Combined craniotomy and splenectomy for acute epidural hematoma and ruptured spleen in a fifteen year old boy: Lessons learned on interdisciplinary approach for multiple trauma patients

Abstract

A 15 year old male who had been involved in a motor vehicle accident underwent a craniotomy for an acute EDH and a subsequent splenectomy for the splenic rupture, which was complicated by ischemia and a series of severe infection. Splenectomy was performed for concern of therapy refractory thrombocytopenia. We suggest that a thorough consideration on possible and potential complications along with a detailed description of his clinical courses and a review of the literature. Keywords: Combined surgery, Complications of splenectomy, Thrombosis, TBI induced ischemia