SPLEEN Flashcards
1
Q
Procedure of choice. Gold standard for elective splenectomy patients with normal sized spleens.
A
LAPARASCOPIC SPLENECTOMY
2
Q
Most common indication: Traumatic rupture of the spleen: Massive splenomegaly, ascites, portal hypertension, multiple prior operations, extensive splenic irradiation, possible splenic abscess
A
open splenectomy
