This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Accidental small splenic rupture is treated with - 
Select and explain. 
A. Catgut sutures, B. Silk sutures, C. Omental patch, D. Catgut suturing with omental patch
D: Catgut suturing with omental patch
Answer: D: Catgut suturing with omental patch 
Explanation: The placement of a simple monofilament suture through the splenic parenchyma (often in a mattress technique and incorporating a piece of Gelfoam or an omental patch placed at the site of bleeding) will often bring about satisfactory hemostasis.