Author/Authors
Koca, Bülent Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Genel Cerrahi Ana Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Çınar, Hamza Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Genel Cerrahi Ana Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Tarım, İsmail Alper Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Genel Cerrahi Ana Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Güngör, Bahadır Bülent Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Genel Cerrahi Ana Bilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article
Torsion of the wandering spleen: A rare case of acute abdominal causing
شماره ركورد
20008
Abstract
Wandering spleen resulting in torsion of the spleen is a rare clinical entity.It may result in acute abdomen. Wandering spleen results from congenital maldevelopment or acquired laxity of the splenorenal,gastrosplenic and splenocolic ligaments connecting the spleen with the surrounding tissues.Splenic torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen.We report the case presented as acute abdomen and diagnosis of wandering spleen was confirmed with physical examination, abdominal ultrasonography and computerized tomography and splenectomy was carried out.
From Page
51
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Wandering spleen , torsion , acute abdomen
JournalTitle
Gulhane Medical Journal
To Page
53
JournalTitle
Gulhane Medical Journal
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