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2. Syphilis associated with abdominal trauma and splenic rupture in pregnancy.
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Steriu L, Penciu RC, Nour CM, Izvoranu S, Mocanu ID, Bălţătescu GI, Cojocaru O, and Tica VI
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Syphilis, Abdominal Injuries complications, Splenic Rupture complications, Splenic Rupture etiology
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We present a case of a pregnant woman in the third trimester who came to the Department of Emergency, Sf. Apostol Andrei Emergency County Hospital, Constanţa, Romania, in September 2016, for abdominal pain and ascites. After admission, the patient was periodically tested (biochemically and by ultrasound). We also payed attention to the fetal well-being. During the hospitalization, the patient was also found positive for syphilis. Biochemical values have progressively altered, the fetus started to present acute fetal distress and the patient gave birth by Caesarean section after two days of hospitalization. The intraoperatory surprise was hemoperitoneum caused by posttraumatic splenic rupture. The relevance of this case consists in its rarity (we were not able to find in the literature a case with the association of pregnancy, syphilis, trauma, and splenic rupture), in the difficult histopathological clear assertion and in the clinical awareness of such a condition.
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- 2020
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3. Spontaneous splenic rupture: a rare first presentation of diffuse large B cell lymphoma.
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Dunphy L, Abbas SH, Patel A, and Tebala G
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- Blood Coagulation Tests methods, Computed Tomography Angiography methods, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Image-Guided Biopsy methods, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Care Management methods, Rupture, Spontaneous diagnosis, Rupture, Spontaneous etiology, Rupture, Spontaneous physiopathology, Rupture, Spontaneous therapy, Shock diagnosis, Shock etiology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods, Ultrasonography, Interventional methods, Abdomen, Acute diagnosis, Abdomen, Acute etiology, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse complications, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse pathology, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse therapy, Spleen diagnostic imaging, Spleen pathology, Spleen surgery, Splenic Neoplasms complications, Splenic Neoplasms pathology, Splenic Neoplasms therapy, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture etiology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture therapy
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Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare but potentially life-threatening entity. It can be due to neoplastic, infectious, haematological, inflammatory and metabolic causes. An iatrogenic or an idiopathic aetiology should also be considered. Depending on the degree of splenic injury and the haemodynamic status of the patient, it can be managed conservatively. A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department with an acute abdomen, hypovolaemic shock and clotting abnormalities. However, his focused assessment with sonography for trauma showed no evidence of an aortic aneurysm, rupture or dissection. Further investigation with a CT angiogram aorta confirmed a subcapsular splenic haematoma with free fluid in the pelvis and a mass in the superior pole of the spleen. He was diagnosed with an SSR. He was initially managed non-operatively. However, his repeat CT showed an enlarging haematoma and he underwent embolisation of his splenic artery. Ultrasound-guided core biopsy of his splenic mass confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This paper will discuss the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and management of SSR. Furthermore, it provides an important clinical lesson to maintain a high index of clinical suspicion for splenic injury in patients presenting with left upper quadrant abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder. This case also reinforces the importance of close observation and monitoring of those individuals treated conservatively for signs of clinical deterioration., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2019
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4. A Case of Splenic Laceration Presenting as a Delayed Complication of Colonoscopy.
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Keeven N and Inboriboon PC
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- Colonoscopy methods, Hemoperitoneum diagnosis, Hemoperitoneum physiopathology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging, Spleen injuries, Spleen surgery, Splenectomy methods, Splenic Rupture diagnostic imaging, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods, Ultrasonography methods, Colonoscopy standards, Splenic Rupture diagnosis
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Background: Colonoscopy is a frequently performed medical procedure; complications associated with this procedure often present to the emergency department (ED). Splenic laceration is a rare but life-threatening complication of colonoscopy. We report the unique case of a patient with a splenic laceration who presented after a recent colonoscopy and had no history of trauma., Case Report: A 52-year-old man presented to our ED with abdominal pain and lightheadedness the day after a routine colonoscopy. Ultrasound demonstrated hemoperitoneum, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a large hemoperitoneum with active contrast extravasation from the laceration of the superior pole of the spleen. After resuscitation, the patient was managed with an emergency splenectomy. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: Colonoscopy complications are frequently identified and managed in the ED. Splenic laceration should be on the differential for patients that present with abdominal pain or hypotension after colonoscopy. Splenic injury carries a high mortality risk, and prompt, accurate diagnosis can be lifesaving., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2019
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5. Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to dabigatran: the last in a series of unfortunate events.
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Carey R and Nelatur V
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- Accidental Falls, Acute Disease, Aged, Ankle Fractures, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Dabigatran therapeutic use, Female, Head diagnostic imaging, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pulmonary Edema diagnosis, Pulmonary Edema etiology, Radiography, Abdominal, Troponin blood, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Dabigatran adverse effects, Splenic Rupture chemically induced, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy blood, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy complications, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy diagnosis, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy drug therapy
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We present the case of a 77-year-old woman who had an accidental fall in her garden, resulting in a fracture of her left ankle. After manipulation of the fracture, she developed sudden onset shortness of breath. An echo led to the diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Shortly after this she developed sudden onset receptive and expressive dysphasia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head confirmed a left parietal infarct thought to be secondary to left ventricular thrombus formation. She was started on dabigatran. A few days later, she developed abdominal pain, and was subsequently diagnosed with a spontaneous splenic rupture. This case was interesting due to the unusual chain of events following a simple fall, and also a rare complication of anticoagulant therapy., (© Royal College of Physicians 2018. All rights reserved.)
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- 2018
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6. Splenic rupture after videothoracoscopic procedure: an unusual complication conservatively managed.
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Forti Parri SN, Guiducci GM, Domanico A, and Tugnoli G
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- Hemodynamics, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Pleural pathology, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture etiology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Embolization, Therapeutic, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Pleural surgery, Splenic Rupture therapy, Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted adverse effects
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- 2014
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7. Spontaneous arterial calcification: a possible etiology for spontaneous splenic rupture in a patient on maintenance hemodialysis.
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Hou YC, Chen YL, and Lu KC
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- Aged, 80 and over, Calcium metabolism, Female, Humans, Kidney Failure, Chronic complications, Kidney Failure, Chronic pathology, Kidney Failure, Chronic therapy, Renal Dialysis, Spleen blood supply, Spleen surgery, Splenic Artery metabolism, Splenic Artery surgery, Splenic Rupture pathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture surgery, Vascular Calcification pathology, Vascular Calcification physiopathology, Vascular Calcification surgery, Kidney Failure, Chronic physiopathology, Spleen injuries, Splenic Artery physiopathology, Splenic Rupture etiology, Vascular Calcification complications
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Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare condition in contrast to traumatic splenic hematoma, and vascular abnormality has rarely mentioned as an etiology in SSR with patients who had chronic kidney disease. We reported a 80-year-old female whose SSR might be related to splenic arterial calcification., (© 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- 2014
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8. [Indications for non-surgical management of traumatic splenic rupture: report of 36 cases].
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Gao M, Cao MR, Lao XJ, and Gong J
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- Accidents, Traffic, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Young Adult, Hemodynamics, Splenic Rupture therapy
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Objective: To investigate the indications for non-surgical management of traumatic splenic rupture., Methods: From Jan. 2002 to Jan. 2008, 36 patients with traumatic splenic rupture underwent non-surgical management in the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University., Results: Of the 36 cases, 32 were successfully managed without surgical interventions, and 4 converted to open surgery. No death occurred in these patients, nor was delayed splenic rupture identified 1 to 5 years after the treatment., Conclusion: Hemodynamically index is an important reference to select the patients, and the degree of splenic rupture, the patient's age and conditions of the hospital should be considered.
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- 2010
9. Non-traumatic rupture of spleen: can splenectomy be applied selectively?
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Hadary A, Dashkovsky I, Rapaport A, and Cozakov JC
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- Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Medical Records, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Rupture, Spontaneous, Splenic Rupture etiology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Hemoperitoneum, Splenectomy, Splenic Rupture diagnosis
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Background: Non-traumatic rupture of the spleen is a rare condition. It can occur in a pathological spleen caused by any of a variety of diseases. For yet unknown reasons this condition may sometimes involve an apparently normal spleen as well., Objectives: To examine the incidence, symptoms, causes, therapy and prognosis of "spontaneous" splenic rupture., Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of seven patients diagnosed with splenic rupture not related to any traumatic event, who had been treated in the surgical department of a community hospital within the last 19 years., Results: The male to female ratio was 5:2. In some patients, no background disease that could explain increased friability of splenic tissue could be identified. In some cases, where hemodynamic stability and absence of peritoneal signs afforded observation, splenectomy was delayed. In one case it was avoided altogether., Conclusions: "Spontaneous" rupture of spleen should be suspected when abdominal symptomatology occurs against a background of an acute infectious disease, especially in young males, or a disease known to affect target organs of the reticular endothelial system. Preoperative use of imaging studies in hemodynamically stable patients can sometimes obviate surgery, or in cases of massive hemoperitoneum reduce intraoperative time.
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- 2008
10. Rupture of the spleen after colonoscopy: a life-threatening complication.
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Famularo G, Minisola G, and De Simone C
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- Aged, Humans, Male, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture surgery, Colonoscopy adverse effects, Splenic Rupture etiology
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During colonoscopy, the risk of injuring the spleen or other viscera except the colon is negligible. We report here a patient in whom spleen rupture did complicate the very early course of colonoscopy, but this remains an extremely rare complication with no more than 50 cases so far described. Diagnosis may be difficult, and the risk of spleen rupture seems to be greatest within 24 hours of colonoscopy. Mechanisms leading to spleen injury in the setting of colonoscopy are unclear; however, direct trauma, colon distension by insufflated air, and the excessive traction on the splenocolic ligament may be involved. Patients with splenomegaly and those with preexisting adhesions are at greater risk for this complication. Patients complaining of persistent abdominal pain after colonoscopy should be closely monitored and aggressively investigated for the suspect of spleen injury and rupture.
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- 2008
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11. Spontaneous rupture of malarial spleen.
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Choudhury J, Uttam KG, and Mukhopadhyay M
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- Child, Female, Humans, Malaria physiopathology, Risk Factors, Rupture, Spontaneous etiology, Rupture, Spontaneous physiopathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Time Factors, Malaria complications, Splenic Rupture etiology
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Spontaneous rupture of malarial spleen is uncommon even in highly endemic areas of malaria. We report an eight year old girl who presented with spontaneous splenic rupture following malaria. She recovered with conservative management.
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- 2008
12. Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to phaeyohyphomycosis and splenic abscesses.
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Sithasanan N, Chong LA, and Ariffin H
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- Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Malaysia, Splenic Rupture etiology, Abscess pathology, Fungi pathogenicity, Rupture, Spontaneous etiology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology
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Phaeohyphomycosis consists of a group of mycotic infections characterized by the presence of dematiaceous (dark walled) septate hyphae. Splenic abscess and spontaneous rupture is an infrequent complication in children with haematological malignancies and can be life threatening. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report of a case of splenic rupture following the development of multiple abscesses secondary to infestation by this rare fungal species.
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- 2007
13. Splenic rupture following idiopathic rupture of the urinary bladder presenting as acute abdomen.
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Jurisic D, Glavan E, Cugura JF, and Vidovic D
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- Aged, 80 and over, Alcohol Drinking adverse effects, Humans, Male, Pressure adverse effects, Rupture, Spontaneous complications, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Abdomen, Acute physiopathology, Splenic Rupture complications, Urinary Bladder
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Idiopathic rupture of the urinary bladder is an uncommon condition and represents less than 1% of all bladder rupture cases. In most of the cases the main etiological factor was heavy alcohol ingestion. A combined injury of the spleen and bladder is a very rare condition that is almost often associated with trauma and foreign bodies. In this paper we present the extremely rare clinical course of acute abdomen caused by a combined spontaneous intraperitoneal injury; spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder and spleen. According to our opinion, spontaneous bladder rupture caused by bladder distension due to alcohol ingestion led to urinary ascites and abdominal distension. Finally, repeated minor abdominal blunt trauma during everyday life, to a moderately distended abdomen caused a spontaneous splenic rupture in the patient with abnormal coagulation studies.
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- 2007
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14. Spontaneous rupture of the spleen in secondary amyloidosis: a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Aydinli B, Ozturk G, Balik AA, Aslan S, and Erdogan F
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- Amyloidosis pathology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Rupture, Spontaneous pathology, Rupture, Spontaneous physiopathology, Splenic Rupture pathology, Amyloidosis physiopathology, Arthritis, Rheumatoid physiopathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology
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A 63-year-old man who had had a history of rheumatoid arthritis presented with shock and hemoperitoneum, without a history of trauma. An emergency laparatomy revealed hemoperitoneum and splenic rupture with massive bleeding. Splenectomy was performed. Histopathological examination of the spleen revealed amyloid deposition in the wall of the vessels. Rectal biopsy revealed amyloid deposition in mucosa that indicating amyloidosis was systemic. Histochemical studies showed that amyloid was secondary or AA.
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- 2006
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15. Spontaneous splenic rupture.
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Laseter T and McReynolds T
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- Abdominal Pain etiology, Acute Disease, Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Male, Military Medicine, Rupture, Spontaneous diagnosis, Rupture, Spontaneous physiopathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Time Factors, Abdominal Pain diagnosis, Splenic Rupture diagnosis
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Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare entity. It is usually associated with infectious, neoplastic, or hematologic diseases. Unlike traumatic splenic rupture, spontaneous rupture of the spleen is not often considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain and can be easily confused with other abdominal pathology. Failure to consider splenic rupture can be catastrophic. We report a case of atraumatic splenic rupture in a patient with no underlying disease pathology. This illustrates the importance of keeping a broad differential in patients presenting with acute abdominal pain and should remind the physician to consider the diagnosis of spontaneous nontraumatic splenic rupture.
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- 2004
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16. Pathologic splenic rupture: an unusual presentation of pancreatic cancer.
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Yettimis E, Trompetas V, Varsamidakis N, Courcoutsakis N, Polymeropoulos V, and Kalokairinos E
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pancreatic Neoplasms pathology, Splenic Rupture pathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Pancreatic Neoplasms complications, Pancreatic Neoplasms diagnosis, Splenic Rupture etiology
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Pathologic splenic rupture is an uncommon finding associated with a long list of pathologic conditions including infectious diseases, hematologic diseases, metabolic disorders, drug therapy, primary and secondary benign or malignant splenic tumors, acute or chronic pancreatitis, collagen disorders, pregnancy, and others. In this report we present a case of pathologic splenic rupture caused by direct invasion from a previously undiagnosed pancreatic tail adenocarcinoma.
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- 2003
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17. Functions of the splenic remnant after subtotal splenectomy for treatment of severe splenic injuries.
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Resende V and Petroianu A
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- Adolescent, Adult, Blood Cell Count, Blood Proteins analysis, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulins blood, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Period, Radionuclide Imaging, Radiopharmaceuticals, Spleen diagnostic imaging, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture surgery, Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid, Trauma Severity Indices, Treatment Outcome, Spleen injuries, Spleen physiopathology, Spleen surgery, Splenectomy methods
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Background: To evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients submitted to subtotal splenectomy during the immediate and late postoperative period., Methods: The study was conducted on 34 patients, 25 of whom were submitted to subtotal splenectomy (group I), and 9 to total splenectomy without preservation of splenic tissue (group II), and on 22 patients with intact spleens (group III, control). The immediate and late postoperative complications were investigated. Hematological examinations were performed during the late postoperative period (red cell count, hemoglobin, platelets, total and segmented leukocytes, lymphocytes, and Howell-Jolly bodies). Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgM, and IgG) and total T lymphocytes (TTL), active T lymphocytes (ATL), and B lymphocytes were also determined. Splenic scintigraphy with (99m)Tc colloidal sulfur was performed., Results: Groups I and III did not presented abnormal blood bodies and their hematological and immunological pattern were normal. None of the groups showed leukocytosis or thrombocytosis. Howell-Jolly bodies were observed only in group II, which also showed reduced IgM levels. Scintigraphy showed filtering splenic tissue in group I., Conclusions: We conclude that subtotal splenectomy is a good surgical alternative for serious distal spleen lesion or when the main splenic pedicle is injured.
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- 2003
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18. [Changes of the rheologic properties of blood in patients operated upon with spleen trauma in the long-term postoperative period].
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Martel' II, Dolganova TI, Nikolaĭchuk EV, Sazonova NV, and Dolganova DV
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- Adult, Blood Viscosity physiology, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Period, Rheology methods, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Spleen injuries, Spleen surgery, Splenectomy methods, Splenic Rupture blood, Splenic Rupture surgery
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Investigations of changed viscosity, erythrocyte deformation and aggregation indices in patients on the traumatized spleen in the long term postoperative period were carried out in 85 patients. Spleenectomy was fulfilled in 35 patients, organ saving operations in 20 patients, and autolientransplantation in 30 patients. Spleenectomy was shown to cause increased viscosity, indices of deformation and aggregation of erythrocytes. To prevent the changes of the rheologic properties organ-saving operations and autolientransplantation should be widely used.
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- 2003
19. Atraumatic rupture of the spleen in adults.
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Debnath D and Valerio D
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- Adult, Humans, Rupture, Spontaneous diagnosis, Rupture, Spontaneous physiopathology, Rupture, Spontaneous therapy, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture therapy
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Atraumatic rupture of the spleen is an uncommon but important clinical entity. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed due to the absence of any history of trauma. Various aspects of atraumatic rupture of the spleen, including those of 'pathologic' and 'spontaneous' rupture of the spleen, have been reviewed. Increased awareness of this condition would enhance early diagnosis and effective treatment. Further research is required to identify the possible risk factors associated with spontaneous rupture of the spleen.
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- 2002
20. Delayed splenic rupture in a haemophiliac.
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Thomas DW, Atoyebi W, McElwaine-Johnn HA, and Giangrande PL
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- Adult, Hemophilia A physiopathology, Humans, Male, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Time Factors, Wounds and Injuries complications, Hemophilia A complications, Splenic Rupture etiology
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We report an unusual case of post-traumatic delayed rupture of the spleen occurring in a 38-year-old man with haemophilia A. The time interval between injury and splenic rupture was at least 2 weeks. Although a rare event, the possibility of splenic rupture should always be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with a bleeding disorder and abdominal pain, even when the patient does not initially give a history of abdominal injury. Radiological imaging, including ultrasound examination, is of great value in establishing the diagnosis. This case report includes a brief review of other similar cases.
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- 1999
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21. [Splenic injury sutured in situ with a single-clip stapler].
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Praetorius C and Tilma A
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture surgery, Surgical Staplers, Suture Techniques instrumentation
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A 36 year-old woman with first degree splenic rupture from blunt abdominal trauma underwent laparotomy due to haemodynamic instability. The spleen was enlarged and difficult to mobilize with the rupture on the upper-lateral face of the spleen. Classic splenorrhaphy could not be performed. A single-clip-stapler made for laparoscopic herniotomy was used successfully to close the lesion.
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- 1996
22. Peritonitis due to a ruptured splenic abscess.
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Pera M, Pera M, and Moreno A
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- Abscess drug therapy, Abscess physiopathology, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Bacteroides Infections drug therapy, Bacteroides Infections physiopathology, Female, Humans, Peritonitis drug therapy, Peritonitis physiopathology, Splenic Rupture drug therapy, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Abscess microbiology, Bacteroides Infections microbiology, Bacteroides fragilis isolation & purification, Peritonitis microbiology, Splenic Rupture microbiology
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- 1996
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23. A simple and safe method for preservation of the injured spleen.
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Aidonopoulos AP, Papavramidis ST, Goutzamanis GD, Filos GG, Deligiannidis NP, and Hanos GM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Blood Loss, Surgical, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Spleen physiopathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Surgical Procedures, Operative methods, Suture Techniques, Spleen surgery, Splenic Rupture surgery
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A total of 29 patients sustaining closed injuries of the spleen was evaluated after repair of the organ; 11 were children. The injuries were classified as grade II, 5; grade III, 22; and grade IV, 2. The spleens were repaired with figure-of-eight, 0 chromic catgut stitches placed at right-angles to the rupture using a liver needle. A thin layer of Surgicel was placed over the tear and each free side of the stitch. Haemorrhage from the spleen was controlled with this technique in 27 patients. Two patients with grade IV injury underwent ligation of the lower pole vessels and hemisplenectomy combined with patching and suture. Postoperative bleeding occurred in two patients with grade III injury, who then underwent splenectomy. The splenic function after splenorrhaphy was established to be perfect and there were no deaths. This modified technique of repair is a simple and safe method for preservation of the injured spleen.
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- 1993
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24. [Fever, tonsillitis, lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly and splenic rupture].
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- Adult, Aged, Child, Preschool, Humans, Infectious Mononucleosis physiopathology, Male, Fever physiopathology, Hepatomegaly physiopathology, Lymphoma physiopathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Tonsillitis physiopathology
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- 1993
25. [Splenic rupture in chronic pancreatitis. Study of 2 cases and review of the literature].
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Leloup JM, Fingerhut A, Oberlin P, and Ronat R
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- Adult, Aged, Chronic Disease, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pancreatectomy, Pancreatitis diagnosis, Pancreatitis physiopathology, Splenectomy, Splenic Rupture diagnosis, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Pancreatitis complications, Splenic Rupture etiology
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The authors have observed 2 new cases of splenic rupture due to pancreatic pseudocyst and have made a review of the literature on the subject (40 cases). The clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of this rare but sometimes dramatic complication of chronic pancreatitis have been analyzed. Diagnosis should be suspected in the case of abdominal pain, mass and anemia in the male subject with previously known chronic pancreatic or alcoholic disease. Sonography completed by either angiography or CT scan if time permits are the best diagnostic methods. Ideal management should include treatment (excision or drainage) of the pseudocyst and splenectomy.
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- 1984
26. [Surgical abstention in splenic injuries in children. Under what conditions?].
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Bachy B, Mitrofanoff P, Bawab F, and Borde J
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- Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Male, Monitoring, Physiologic, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture therapy, Time Factors, Splenic Rupture surgery
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The authors report a series of 33 cases of documented splenic lesions which were not operated on. In their opinion non-surgical management is justified, thanks to the progress in ultrasonography and intensive care monitoring. They define out the modalities of this therapeutic choice.
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- 1989
27. [Atypical partial splenectomy: experimental study and clinical application].
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Liu LX
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- Animals, Dogs, Female, Humans, Male, Spleen physiopathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenectomy methods, Splenic Rupture surgery
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- 1985
28. [Rupture of the spleen].
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Bregetzer J
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- Humans, Splenic Rupture complications, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture nursing
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- 1978
29. Splenic preservation.
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Chappell JS
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- Humans, Postoperative Complications, Spleen anatomy & histology, Spleen injuries, Splenectomy, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Spleen surgery
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The current principle of splenic preservation in both adults and children is now well accepted, and the reason for this is outlined. The surgical anatomy is briefly discussed and a method of handling the patient with splenic trauma is described. Splenic preservation is vital as regards protection of the child against infection, both in cases involving trauma and for other conditions previously treated by splenectomy.
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- 1984
30. Tight-fitting garments as counterpressure devices.
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Welch SJ and Slovis CM
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- Aged, Female, Humans, Pressure, Splenic Rupture etiology, Clothing, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Wounds, Nonpenetrating physiopathology
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A case of traumatic splenic rupture in a hemodynamically stable elderly woman is presented. The patient decompensated almost immediately following the removal of a tight-fitting girdle. The implications of recognizing garments as potential counterpressure devices in emergency management are discussed. Emergency physicians are cautioned to carefully explore and reevaluate patients after the removal of tight-fitting garments.
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- 1985
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31. Pathologic splenic rupture in a child.
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Keaton BF
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- Child, Female, Humans, Rupture, Spontaneous, Splenic Rupture etiology, Splenomegaly, Splenic Rupture physiopathology
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Presented is the case of a 10-year-old child who presented in cardiopulmonary arrest from hypovolemic shock due to pathologic splenic rupture of undetermined etiology. Despite aggressive resuscitation efforts, the patient died. Although rare, pathologic rupture of an abnormal spleen must be considered in the patient who presents in cardiopulmonary arrest after other, more common etiologies have been eliminated.
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- 1982
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32. Spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis.
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Rotolo JE
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- Adult, Emergencies, Humans, Male, Rupture, Spontaneous, Splenic Rupture pathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Infectious Mononucleosis complications, Splenic Rupture complications
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Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication of infectious mononucleosis. Patients typically present with acute abdominal pain most marked in the left lower abdomen. Occasionally the pain is referred to the left shoulder and preceded by "flu-like" symptoms. Palor, orthostasis, and tachycardia can also be observed. Because abdominal pain and tachycardia are unusual in uncomplicated cases of infectious mononucleosis, the possibility of spontaneous splenic hematoma or rupture must be considered. The case presented here typifies the clinical manifestations of this entity and illustrates appropriate management.
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- 1987
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33. Injury to the spleen.
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Merrick MV and Monahan PR
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- Abdominal Injuries complications, Accidents, Traffic, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Angiography, Child, Child, Preschool, England, Female, Fractures, Bone complications, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Radionuclide Imaging, Splenectomy, Splenic Rupture complications, Splenic Rupture diagnostic imaging, Splenic Rupture etiology, Splenic Rupture mortality, Splenic Rupture pathology, Splenic Rupture physiopathology, Splenic Rupture diagnosis
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- 1971
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34. [Morphological and functional investigation results following loss of a healthy spleen].
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Thorban W
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- Humans, Liver Function Tests, Liver physiopathology, Splenectomy adverse effects, Splenic Rupture physiopathology
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- 1966
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