Segmental splenectomy using the ultrasonic surgical aspirator.

Segmental splenectomy using the ultrasonic surgical aspirator.

Moorman D W; Evans D M; Wright D J

American journal of surgery

1988

1988-02

The technique described seems to significantly decrease blood loss in segmental splenectomy. Resection of the damaged splenic segments offers the potential advantage of reducing rebleeding and secondary hemorrhage from sites of repaired lacerations. Also, the viable splenic fragment that is left behind may afford protection from postsplenectomy sepsis. The ultrasonic surgical aspirator seems well suited for the purpose of segmental splenectomy in both the trauma and staging laparotomy setting.

Humans; Splenectomy/*methods; *Surgical Instruments; Ultrasonic Therapy/*instrumentation

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