Splenic rupture in acute pancreatitis

The case of a 42-years-old male with acute pancreatitis of ethanol origin and formation of pseudocysts in the tail of the pancreas is presented. The patient suddenly presented a picture of hypovolemic shock caused by rupture of the spleen. Emergency splenectomy with resection of necrotic tissue was...

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Published in:	Gastroenterología y hepatología Vol. 19; no. 9; p. 462
Main Authors:	Garre Sánchez, M C, García Muñoz, P, Torrella Cortes, E, Alberca de las Parras, F, Guillén Pardo, B, López Alanis, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-11-1996
Subjects:	Acute Disease Adult Humans Male Pancreatic Pseudocyst - complications Pancreatitis, Alcoholic - complications Pancreatitis, Alcoholic - diagnostic imaging Splenectomy Splenic Rupture - etiology Splenic Rupture - surgery Splenic Vein Thrombosis - complications Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography
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Summary:	The case of a 42-years-old male with acute pancreatitis of ethanol origin and formation of pseudocysts in the tail of the pancreas is presented. The patient suddenly presented a picture of hypovolemic shock caused by rupture of the spleen. Emergency splenectomy with resection of necrotic tissue was performed and thrombosis of the splenic vein was observed. The patient evolved satisfactorily following surgery.
ISSN:	0210-5705