Single segment of spleen autotransplantation, after splenectomy for trauma, can restore splenic functions

Splenectomy is sometimes necessary after abdominal trauma, but splenectomized patients are at risk of sepsis due to impaired immunological functions.

Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - March 4, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Adriana Toro, Nunziatina Laura Parrinello, Elena Schembari, Maurizio Mannino, Giuseppe Corsale, Anna Triolo, Filippo Palermo, Alessandra Romano, Francesco Di Raimondo and Isidoro Di Carlo Tags: Research article Source Type: research