[Computer tomographic findings in splenic ruptures, subcapsular haematomas of the spleen and perisplenic abscesses (author's transl)].

The computer tomographic criteria of splenic rupture, new or old haematomas of the spleen (pseudocysts) and perisplenic or subphrenic abscesses are described with reference to three cases. It is shown that all the relevant problems in the pre-operative stage can be clarified by computer tomography, making arteriography unnecessary. The differential diagnosis between old haematomas and perisplenic abscesses can only be made by taking account of the history and other clinical information.