| Literature DB >> 8840461 |
Abstract
A case of persistent thrombocytopenia after open splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura is presented. The accessory splenic tissue found by CT preoperatively was successfully treated using a laparoscopic technique. The management of this first case in the world literature of accessory splenic tissue is reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8840461
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc ISSN: 1051-7200