[Splenectomy in hematology: indications, hazards and alternatives to surgical intervention]

|January 1, 1991

Abstract:

The author reviews pathological function of the spleen in the development and course of blood system diseases. Provides evidence for indications for that function suppression by means of surgical splenectomy and embolization of the splenic artery. Describes the experience gained with over 2,000 splenectomies and 145 embolizations of the spleen. Depicts an original technique of the removal of the spleen by transthoracic access. Discusses the long-term results of different methods of suppressing pathological function of the spleen.

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