Laparoscopic Resection of Accessory Spleen for Recurrent Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura 19 Years after Splenectomy
- 1 October 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
- Vol. 6 (5) , 337-339
- https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.337
Abstract
Routine identification and resection of accessory splenic tissue, an integral part of splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is not necessarily a "blind spot" of the laparoscopic technique. This case report of laparoscopic resection of accessory spleen for recurrent ITP 19 yr after splenectomy supports this view.Keywords
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