Minimal Perisplenic Fluid in Surgery — 8yo Child | Pediatric Surgery | SMLE Q#7428
SMLE Question #7428
Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Objective: OBJ-1758
Last updated: February 2026
An 8-year-old boy fell off a bicycle and struck his left upper abdomen on the handlebar. He has left upper quadrant pain and mild tenderness without peritonitis. FAST shows a small splenic laceration with minimal perisplenic fluid. He remains stable during several hours of observation. What is the most appropriate management?
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