Splenic Cyst, the Case against Splenectomy

Splenectomy is the established treatment for symptomatic splenic cysts. The high incidence of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection calls for a review of this treatment. A case of post-traumatic pseudocyst treated by splenic cystectomy, without sequelae, is reported. A plea is made for salvaging t...

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Main Authors: Shandall, Ahmed A., Frappel, Jonathan M., Celestin, Roger L.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Clinical Press 1984
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5076979/