[Forced splenectomy in surgery on the organs of the abdominal cavity]

Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1986 Mar;136(3):25-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Forced splenectomy aggravates the postoperative course. During operation the surgeon must take all the prophylactic measures to prevent any injury of the spleen. All the patients subjected to forced splenectomy should be given antibiotics during the postoperative period.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery*
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / methods
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Spleen / injuries*
  • Splenectomy*
  • Splenic Diseases / therapy
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence / therapy
  • Surgical Wound Infection / therapy
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery