Torsion of a wandering spleen
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology [The]. 2010; 16 (4): 288-291
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ABSTRACT
Wandering spleen is a rare condition defined as a mobile spleen only attached with its pedicle. It can be complicated by a volvulus, which is a surgical abdominal emergency. Preventing infarction is the aim of a prompt surgery that can preserve the spleen and then proceed to splenopexy. We report a rare case of torsion of a wandering spleen associated with a dolichosigmood
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
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Inglês
Revista:
Saudi J. Gastroenterol.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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