A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision with left-sided rib fractures and left flank contusion. FAST examination reveals the structure marked **A** (hypoechoic subcapsular splenic hematoma) on the splenorenal view. The patient is hemodynamically stable with normal vital signs and no peritoneal signs. CT with IV contrast confirms AAST Grade II splenic injury without contrast extravasation or pseudoaneurysm. What is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?
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