[Autotransplantation of a part of the spleen. Experimental studies]

Experimental studies on 38 dogs were carried out. As a result the proper site of transplantation was pointed out: the bigger omentum or any site along the mesentrium. The factors of a greater importance for the success were found to be: a) the thickness of the transplantat (2-3 mm) and b) the quantity of it (> 5% of the original spleen weight). Hematological and immunological tests proved the lack of asplenic syndrome and confirmed the normal functioning of the transplants. Morphological studies revealed normal macroscopic and microscopic picture of the latter one.