title: Splenic abscess: is conservation applicable?
abstract: A rare occurrence of salmonella abscess in a congenital cyst of the spleen is presented. Although splenectomy was curative, the role of splenic salvage is discussed. Percutaneous drainage is curative in about 70% of cases and may be the treatment of choice in solitary thick-walled abscesses. It should be remembered, however, that residual or regenerated splenic tissue is no absolute guarantee against sepsis. The treatment of splenic abscess should be individualised.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Akoh
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Auld
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*