Combined subtotal gastrectomy and splenectomy after partial splenic embolization for a patient with gastric cancer and immune thrombocytopenic purpura: A case report

ConclusionPartial splenic embolization is effective for patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and gastric cancer. Combined subtotal gastrectomy and splenectomy is achieved by preserving blood flow to the remnant stomach.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research