Wound healing of spleen ruptures by ultrasonic welding in animal experiments.
Violent ruptures of the spleen caused by accidents are regarded as an indication for necessary splenectomy. Experiences of modern ultrasonic surgery, e.g. in ultrasonic welding of bone fractures prompted us to experimentally investigate ultrasonic welding of spleen ruptures in dogs. We immediately obtained a safe closing of the ruptures with a durable scar and thus the method may give an alternative to splenectomy with saving of the organ.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014945:Wound Healing