Partial splenectomy for ruptured spleen.
The first case of a successful partial splenectomy for ruptured spleen in a Papua New Guinean child is reported. Conservative management had failed and at operation repair was impossible. In selected cases of splenic trauma partial splenectomy is the treatment of choice if repair is impossible, especially in children to conserve the protective functions of the spleen.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000601:surgery*