| Splenic torsion in the presence of renal agenesis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9639635 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 14-year-old male with left renal agenesis presented with a history of intermittent abdominal pain for over 1 year. At laparotomy, the cause was found to be splenic torsion. The case is presented with a literature review. A theory of the cause is also presented based on the regional anatomy and embryology. |
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Authors:
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M T Boschert; M A Helikson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric surgery international Volume: 13 ISSN: 0179-0358 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Surg. Int. Publication Date: 1998 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-08-11 Completed Date: 1998-08-11 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8609169 Medline TA: Pediatr Surg Int Country: GERMANY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 426-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Missouri-Columbia, Division of General Surgery, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. |
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Adolescent Diagnosis, Differential Humans Kidney / abnormalities*, radiography Laparotomy Male Splenectomy Splenic Diseases / complications*, radiography, surgery Splenic Infarction / etiology, radiography, surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Torsion Abnormality |
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