[Treatment of septic conditions in children using perfusion through a pig donor spleen]

A technique of perfusion through pig donor spleen has been described with regard to peculiarities of the young age. Good therapeutic effect was observed during 12 splenoperfusions performed to 8 patients with septic conditions aged 12 days to 14 years. The technique suggested is simple and can be used under adequate anesthesiologic supply in children's hospitals.