| Literature DB >> 12946775 |
John Varkarakis1, Richard Neururer, Hannes Steiner, Georg Bartsch, Reinhard Peschel.
Abstract
We report a case of retroperitoneal splenosis, which presented as a local recurrence after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. Seeding of splenic tissue can occur after trauma and/or removal of the spleen and must be kept in mind when performing laparoscopic surgery.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12946775 DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(03)00503-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urology ISSN: 0090-4295 Impact factor: 2.649