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Pediatric Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Anatomy: The gross anatomy of the spleen is best understood by its anatomic relations and attachments. Understanding of these relationships is critical to safely performing a splenectomy. Located in...
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Anatomy of the spleen The spleen is a blood filled organ located in the upper left abdominal cavity. It is a storage organ for red blood cells and contains many specialized white blood cells called...
View ArticleLaparoscopic Partial Splenectomy
The primary immunologic function of the spleen is to clear pathogens and antigens. However, there has been a presumed lack of essential function of the spleen that has led to the spleen being removed...
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