Laparoscopic splenectomy in a case of blunt abdominal trauma
Splenic rupture is a frequent consequence of blunt abdominal trauma. Removal of the spleen (splenectomy) or alternative conservative procedures (splenorrhaphy, partial splenectomy and haemostatic collagen application) are surgical treatment options. Splenectomy was first described in 1910 by Sutherl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Minimal Access Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2009;volume=5;issue=3;spage=78;epage=81;aulast=Agarwal |