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The spleen is not an essential organ for survival but given its important role in immunologic functions its preservation is justified. ⋯ Mesh splenorrhaphy is a suitable therapeutic option for patients with severe trauma, grade IV splenic injuries, or delayed rupture of the spleen. Both morbidity and length of hospital stay were associated with the presence of multiple injuries rather than with the type of surgery carried out. The safety, effectiveness and absence of septic complications related to the use of prosthetic material in splenic trauma salvage surgery were notable.