Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique
Splenic cysts are rare lesions with around 800 cases reported in the world literature. Traditionally splenectomy was the treatment of choice. However, with the recognition of the important immunological function of the spleen, new techniques to preserve splenic function have been developed. This cas...
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| author | Geraghty M Khan I Conlon K |
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| description | Splenic cysts are rare lesions with around 800 cases reported in the world literature. Traditionally splenectomy was the treatment of choice. However, with the recognition of the important immunological function of the spleen, new techniques to preserve splenic function have been developed. This case emphasizes that in selected cases splenic preservation is appropriate. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fdc8976cb0f045a78ff88e4695afa3d72022-12-22T00:30:59ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Minimal Access Surgery0972-99411998-39212009-01-01511416Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic techniqueGeraghty MKhan IConlon KSplenic cysts are rare lesions with around 800 cases reported in the world literature. Traditionally splenectomy was the treatment of choice. However, with the recognition of the important immunological function of the spleen, new techniques to preserve splenic function have been developed. This case emphasizes that in selected cases splenic preservation is appropriate.http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2009;volume=5;issue=1;spage=14;epage=16;aulast=GeraghtyFenestrationlaparoscopicsplenic cyst |
| spellingShingle | Geraghty M Khan I Conlon K Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique Journal of Minimal Access Surgery Fenestration laparoscopic splenic cyst |
| title | Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique |
| title_full | Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique |
| title_fullStr | Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique |
| title_short | Large primary splenic cyst: A laparoscopic technique |
| title_sort | large primary splenic cyst a laparoscopic technique |
| topic | Fenestration laparoscopic splenic cyst |
| url | http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2009;volume=5;issue=1;spage=14;epage=16;aulast=Geraghty |
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