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Torsion of a wandering spleen: A rare cause of acute abdomen

Wandering spleen is a rare condition that accounts for less than 0.25% of all indications for splenectomy. It is characterized by ectopic localization of the spleen owing to the lack or weakening of its ligaments. Torsion is the most common complication due to its long pedicle and high mobility, whi...

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Autores principales: Jude, Nwashilli N., Onochie, Nwajei C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Saudi Medical Journal 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4707407/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26620993
http://dx.doi.org/10.15537/smj.2015.12.12363