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Time to Splenectomy (Hours) in Relation to Grade of Injury and type of Procedure Received
| 0–6H | 6–24H | >24H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade of injury (P < 0.001) | |||
| I–II | 4281 (80.5%) | 469 (8.8%) | 571 (10.7%) |
| III | 446 (78%) | 57 (10%) | 69 (12%) |
| IV | 6118 (81.7%) | 597 (8%) | 770 (10.3%) |
| V | 5922 (88.5%) | 353 (5.3%) | 416 (6.2%) |
| Type of procedure (P < 0.001) | |||
| Open | 21033 (82.8%) | 1951 (7.7%) | 2424 (9.6%) |
| Laparoscopic | 67 (59.3%) | 13 (11.5%) | 33 (29.2%) |
