Surgical repair of the injured spleen

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“…However, it was not until the importance of splenic immune function became apparent in the 1960s that spleen‐preserving surgery gained popularity. Several surgical repair techniques evolved in order to preserve splenic tissue and as much function as possible27, 28. Splenorrhaphy, partial splenectomy, splenic artery ligation and autotransplantation of splenic tissue were performed increasingly29, 30.…”

‘The Hemostat Wrap' A New Technique in Splenorraphy

“…A series of reports describing various techniques of splenic salvage followed, with varying degrees of success. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Many of these techniques were carried over from hepatic surgery, such as the use of the argon beam coagulator to control The Journal of TRAUMA Injury, Infection, and Critical Care bleeding. 31 Other tools utilized include the use of an ultrasonic surgical aspirator, microwave coagulating scalpel, and even a linear stapler, [32][33][34] but, there are several techniques that are much more commonly utilized as adjuncts to simply suture repair.…”

Malign effects of splenectomy—the place of conservative treatment

“…Better understanding of splenic vasculature and collateral circulation (Ratner et al, 1977;Tsapogas et al, 1973) has contributed significantly towards a more conservative approach in splenic surgery. Following de-arterialization of the spleen, Tsapogas et al (1973) observed that the spleen, like liver, has a remarkable capability for surviving ischaemia.…”