Splenic cysts: a new approach to partial splenectomy--case report and review of the literature.
Cysts of the spleen are rare entities and can be classified as either primary or secondary depending on the presence of a true epithelial lining. We report such a case in a young woman who presented with a symptomatic primary splenic cyst that was located in the lower pole of the spleen. We performed a partial splenectomy using a TA-90 stapler. The stapler provided excellent hemostasis and represents a convenient and safe technique for a resection. We recommend employment of this technique when faced with a similar case.
Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000379:methods