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[Splenic cyst. Diagnosis, indications and choice of procedure]
K H Treutner1, S Truong, V Schumpelick
1Abteilung Chirurgie, Medizinischen Fakultät, Rheinisch-Westfälisch Technische Hochschule Aachen.
Abstract:
Based on two cases of splenic cysts diagnosis, indication, and selection of surgical methods are discussed. Ultrasound and computerized axial tomography prove to be the most important diagnostic methods. The indication to operate on cysts with a diameter exceeding 2 cm follows from possible complications. Because of the immunological importance of the spleen and the technical means of today a splenic resection should always be considered.