Injuries to the spleen

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Uranues S., Kilic Y. A.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, vol.34, no.4, pp.355-361, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 34 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s00068-008-8102-0
• Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.355-361
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Intra-abdominal organs, most commonly the spleen and liver, are injured in 40-50% of polytraumatized patients. Because of its important immunological functions, preservation of the injured spleen is of paramount importance.