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Nonparasitic splenic cysts in children: a multicentric study
P Czauderna1, P Vajda, K Schaarschmidt
1Department of Surgery and Urology for Children and Adolescents, Medical University of Gdañsk, Poland.
Summary
Surgical management of nonparasitic splenic cysts in children has shifted towards spleen-preserving techniques. While effective, cyst fenestration or deroofing shows a high recurrence rate, necessitating careful consideration of surgical approaches.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Urology
Background:
- Nonparasitic splenic cysts (NPSCs) are rare in pediatric patients.
- Management trends for NPSCs have evolved over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the authors' experience with NPSCs in children.
- To analyze changing trends in NPSC management over 25 years.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 50 pediatric patients surgically treated for NPSCs.
- Data collected from 6 European pediatric surgical centers between 1981 and 2005.
Main Results:
- 50 children (mean age 11.9 years) underwent surgery for NPSCs.
- Spleen-preserving procedures increased, including partial splenectomies (n=26) and cystectomies (n=9).
- Epidermoid cysts were most common (n=28); 8/50 patients had residual cysts post-laparoscopy, with 4 requiring reoperation.
Conclusions:
- Surgical treatment has shifted from total splenectomy to spleen-conserving methods.
- Laparoscopic approaches are feasible for spleen-preserving NPSC treatment.
- Fenestration/deroofing techniques are associated with a high recurrence rate (7/9).