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12269496

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-9-24
pubmed:abstractText
Laparoscopic splenectomy is performed with increasing acceptance for hematologic disorders, with low complication rates reported. Splenoportal thrombosis following splenectomy is a rare complication, anecdotally reported after laparoscopic procedures. We here describe a case of thrombosis of the spleno-mesenteric-portal axis 14 days after a laparoscopic splenectomy using Ligasure. Abdominal ultrasound scans and Doppler examination allowed us to diagnose this event, and an angio-MR scan performed afterward confirmed the diagnosis. Heparin therapy was promptly begun. The patient was then switched to oral anticoagulant therapy, with resolution of the clinical features. The patient was discharged after 1 week of anticoagulant therapy with a stable Doppler ultrasound pattern. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of anticoagulant therapy associated with careful surgical technique may reduce the risk of this life-threatening complication.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1092-6429
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
273-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Splenoportal thrombosis as a complication after laparoscopic splenectomy.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of General Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, II University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports