Anatomic and pathologic computed tomographic findings following splenectomy.
Computed tomography (CT) is frequently used for postoperative evaluation in patients who have undergone splenectomy, on either an elective or an emergency basis. This pictorial article reviews and demonstrates the CT findings of postoperative anatomic changes, as well as various postoperative complications following splenectomy.
Zissin
Rivka
R
Dept. of Diagnostic Imaging, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba 44281, Israel. zisinrivka@clalit.org.il
Gutman
Mordechai
M
Even-Sapir
Einat
E
Gayer
Gabriela
G
D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed