Management of splenic injuries.
The structure and function of the spleen are reviewed in the context of providing a rational basis for splenic salvage after trauma. Guidelines for operative and nonoperative management are provided, and the results of treatment from recent large series are summarized.
Department of Surgery, University of Vermont, Burlington.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy*