[Value of modern diagnostic technics in rupture of the spleen].

Personal experience is reported of the latest instrumental techniques used to diagnose ruptures of the spleen following a closed abdominal trauma. Particular interest was taken in patients with unclear clinical symptoms who were given a series of surgical and/or non-surgical tests in order to diagnose ruptured spleen in the asymptomatic phase. Tests analysed included: peritoneal injection-douche, laparoscopy, angiography, scintiphotography, echography and CAT scanning.