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

• Main Authors: G. Cecchetto (Author), P. Dall'Igna (Author), C. Dalle Nogare (Author), P. Gasparella (Author), G.F. Zanon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: 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...