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.
Shackford
S R
SR
Department of Surgery, University of Vermont, Burlington.
Molin
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy*