title: Splenic aspiration. Review of the literature.
abstract: We present a review of the literature on splenic aspiration. The history, techniques, indications, contra-indications and complications, as reported in the literature are reviewed. The value of splenic aspiration in clinical practice is discussed.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000473:pathology; D013154:Spleen / Q000473:pathology*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000473:pathology*