Combined needlescopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic splenectomy for the treatment of thalassaemic splenomegaly and cholelithiasis
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 443-445, 2003.
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in Malayalam
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ABSTRACT
Gallstone disease is a common association in patients with haematological splenomegaly. When indicated, simultaneous splenectomy and cholecystectomy should be performed and traditionally this is accomplished by open surgery. We report a 17 year old thalassaemic girl with splenomegaly complicated by gallstone pancreatitis. We treated her with a combination of needlescopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic splenectomy as well as delivering the huge spleen via a pfannenstiel incision to hide the scar. We believe this technique is an acceptable alternative mainly for rapid delivery of the spleen and to minimize visible scars hence improving cosmesis.
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Main subject:
Splenectomy
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Splenomegaly
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Cholelithiasis
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Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
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Beta-Thalassemia
Language:
Malayalam
Journal:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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