Single segment of spleen autotransplantation, after splenectomy for trauma, can restore splenic functions

Single segment of spleen autotransplantation, after splenectomy for trauma, can restore splenic functions

Abstract Background Splenectomy is sometimes necessary after abdominal trauma, but splenectomized patients are at risk of sepsis due to impaired immunological functions. To overcome this risk, autotransplantation of the spleen by using a new technique has been proposed, but so far, a demonstration o...

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Main Authors: Adriana Toro, Nunziatina Laura Parrinello, Elena Schembari, Maurizio Mannino, Giuseppe Corsale, Anna Triolo, Filippo Palermo, Alessandra Romano, Francesco Di Raimondo, Isidoro Di Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Spleen
Abdominal trauma
Splenic function
Splenic autotransplantation
Splenectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00299-z

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