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Splenic cysts--aspiration or partial splenic decapsulation?
A Mahomed1, C Merry, E J Guiney
1Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, UK.
South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie
|November 12, 1998
Abstract:
We report on 2 children who had partial splenic decapsulation for splenic cysts--a pseudocyst and a congenital epidermoid cyst. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle aspiration with drainage was attempted in both patients but resulted in rapid cyst reaccumulation. Used on its own in the management of splenic cysts, percutaneous drainage has limited therapeutic value and delays definitive surgery. Partial splenic decapsulation is a simple and safe procedure.