Case report: Open splenectomy for varicella zoster induced spontaneous splenic rupturecase report: Open splenectomy for varicella zoster induced spontaneous splenic rupture

Varicella Zoster is a common childhood infection with complications largely reported in the immunocompromised population. Here we present a case of atraumatic splenic rupture in an adult male secondary to varicella zoster, requiring emergency open total splenectomy.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research