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Accessory spleen torsion: rare cause of acute abdomen in children and review of literature
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 09/22/09
Impellizzeri P et al. – The authors describe an unusual case of acute abdomen caused by torsion of an accessory spleen in a 12–year–old boy. The patient underwent a laparotomy with splenectomy; the course was favorable. The authors discuss the clinical findings and values of preoperative instrumental diagnosis. The literature is also reviewed. orsion of an accessory spleen should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen or subacute abdominal pain.
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Novel Pancreaticojejunostomy with a Low Rate of Anastomotic Failure-Related Complications
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Late initiation of renal replacement therapy is associated with worse outcomes in acute kidney injury after major abdominal surgery
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Pain management after ambulatory surgery
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Complicated appendicitis in children: is laparoscopic appendectomy appropriate? A comparative study with the open appendectomy
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