title: [Splenectomy of the giant spleen].
abstract: From 1982 to 1987 splenectomy was performed in 45 patients with massive splenomegaly (greater than 1.5 kg). Only three patients could be cured surgically. In 42 patients a serious hematological disorder was the indication for operation, and splenectomy served as palliative treatment of mechanical complaints and to achieve a correction of cytopenias. 56% of the patients sustained postoperative complications, mainly respiratory problems and wound infections. None of the patients died as a result of the operation.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Roscher
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Orth
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013156:Splenectomy; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Splenektomie bei Riesenmilz.