Acute splenic torsion in children: which is the best treatment? A case report

• Autores principales: G. Cecchetto (Autor), P. Dall'Igna (Autor), C. Dalle Nogare (Autor), P. Gasparella (Autor), G.F. Zanon (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: PAGEPress Publications, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
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Wandering spleen is a clinical entity which rarely affects children and adolescents. this condition can be asymptomatic or responsible of chronic pain, but it appears as a surgical emergency when an acute twisting occurs. the risk of post-splenectomy sepsis in the pediatric population suggests a con...