A new technique for wrapping the injured spleen with polyglactin mesh

The introduction of absorbable polyglycolic or polyglactin mesh has added a new dimension to splenic repair. Three patients with splenic disruption caused by blunt abdominal trauma underwent splenic wrapping with polyglactin mesh at the University of Virginia. The technique is described in detail. I...

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Published in:	The American surgeon Vol. 53; no. 11; p. 661
Main Authors:	Tribble, C G, Joob, A W, Barone, G W, Rodgers, B M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1987
Subjects:	Female Humans Male Methods Polyglactin 910 Polymers Spleen - injuries Spleen - surgery Surgical Mesh Wounds, Penetrating - surgery
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Summary:	The introduction of absorbable polyglycolic or polyglactin mesh has added a new dimension to splenic repair. Three patients with splenic disruption caused by blunt abdominal trauma underwent splenic wrapping with polyglactin mesh at the University of Virginia. The technique is described in detail. In all three instances, the spleen was saved, and postoperative nuclear medicine scans confirmed continued splenic function.
ISSN:	0003-1348