Experimental partial splenectomy

Partial splenectomy was performed on 25 dogs, removing the lower third of the spleen by a transverse incision. Stronger bleeding was ligated while parenchymatous haemorrhage was covered with Gelaspon plus Topostasin or Surgicel. The substances were sutured to the spleen with Dexon suture. Both substances proved advantageous, but the application of Gelaspon induces less tissue reaction and results in thinner neocapsule.