title: Gastric necrosis and perforation following splenectomy for massive splenomegaly.
abstract: Ischaemia of the greater curve of the stomach is a possible complication of splenectomy. We describe a case in which ischaemia resulted in necrosis and perforation of the stomach in a patient after splenectomy for massive splenomegaly. There are no previously reported cases in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stallard
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: McPherson
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000601:surgery*; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology