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Review
. 1990 Jun;70(3):595-620.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)45132-7.

Management of splenic injuries

S R Shackford  1 , M Molin
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Review

Management of splenic injuries

S R Shackford et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1990 Jun.

Abstract

The structure and function of the spleen are reviewed in the context of providing a rational basis for splenic salvage after trauma. Guidelines for operative and nonoperative management are provided, and the results of treatment from recent large series are summarized.

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