[Heterotopic splenic autotransplantation: a therapeutic option in splenic trauma].
The Authors report two cases of splenectomy for trauma, followed by heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissue in omental pockets. A follow-up nuclear scan and ultrasonography showed function and growth of the splenic implants. The pertinent surgical literature is reviewed.
Falco
E
E
II Divisione di Chirurgia, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, La Spezia.
Celoria
G
G
Gadducci
G
G
Stefani
R
R
Neviani
A
A
Battistini
M
M
Montrucchio
E
E
Fratini
L
L
Poggi
P
P
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000637:transplantation*; D013156:Splenectomy; D013997:Time Factors; D016042:Transplantation, Heterotopic; D014463:Ultrasonography
L'autotrapianto eterotopico di milza: un'alternativa terapeutica nel trauma splenico.