Mild Oozing in Surgery — 28yo Man | Trauma Surgery | SMLE Q#1311
SMLE Question #1311
Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRM-AIRWAY-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a stab wound to the left upper quadrant. He is alert and reports localized abdominal pain. Examination shows a small puncture wound with mild oozing and no peritonism. CT abdomen with IV contrast shows a small splenic laceration with minimal perisplenic fluid and no active contrast extravasation, with no other intra-abdominal injuries. What is the most appropriate definitive management?
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