A 25 year old boy reports 36 hours following a RTA with splenic injury,BP-100/60 mm Hg and pulse-180/minute.Investigations show splenic lower pole laceration with hemoperitoneum.The patient is resuscitated with blood transfusion and adequate fluid to the extend BP-120/80 mm Hg and pulse-80/minute.Next step in management would be:

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Splenorraphy

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Lower pole excision

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Splenectomy

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Observation with close mon coring and no surgery until further deterioration

1.	A 25 year old boy reports 36 hours following a RTA with splenic injury,BP-100/60 mm Hg and pulse-180/minute.Investigations show splenic lower pole laceration with hemoperitoneum.The patient is resuscitated with blood transfusion and adequate fluid to the extend BP-120/80 mm Hg and pulse-80/minute.Next step in management would be:
A.	Splenorraphy
B.	Lower pole excision
C.	Splenectomy
D.	Observation with close mon coring and no surgery until further deterioration
Answer» E.

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