| Literature DB >> 8378819 |
P N Skandalakis1, G L Colborn, L J Skandalakis, D D Richardson, W E Mitchell, J E Skandalakis.
Abstract
The surgical embryology and anatomy of the spleen are reported with emphasis given to ligaments, blood supply, and segmentation. The anatomic entities involved with splenic surgery are presented. Surgical applications are emphasized. Knowledge of splenic anatomy and technique, with efforts to save the organ if possible, is paramount for good results.Mesh:
Year: 1993 PMID: 8378819 DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)46083-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 0039-6109 Impact factor: 2.741