Laparoscopic resection of splenic artery aneurysm with preservation of splenic function.
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چکیده
We report a 59-year-old woman who had a successful laparoscopic resection of a splenic artery aneurysm. The common treatment for this condition is radiological embolisation or splenectomy. Laparoscopic resection of the splenic artery aneurysm with preservation of good splenic function over the long-term is presented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Singapore medical journal
دوره 49 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008