Splenosis: A Rare Etiology for Bowel Obstruction—A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Younan, George
Wills, Edward
Hafner, Gordon
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Splenosis is a historically uncommon etiology for bowel obstruction.
Autotransplanted splenic tissues following surgery or trauma of the spleen are known to occur in multiple locations of the abdominal cavity and pelvis.
The small bowel mesentery is a blood vessel-rich environment for growth of splenic fragments.
We present a case of a 36-year-old male patient who sustained a gunshot wound to his left abdomen requiring a splenectomy and bowel resection fifteen years prior to his presentation with small bowel obstruction requiring exploration, adhesiolysis, and resection of the mesenteric splenic deposit.
Our aim in this report is to provide awareness of splenosis as an etiology for bowel obstruction, especially with increased incidence and survival following abdominal traumas requiring splenectomies.
We also stress on the importance of history and physical examination to include splenosis on the list of differential diagnoses for bowel obstruction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Younan, George& Wills, Edward& Hafner, Gordon. 2015. Splenosis: A Rare Etiology for Bowel Obstruction—A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060163
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Younan, George…[et al.]. Splenosis: A Rare Etiology for Bowel Obstruction—A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060163
American Medical Association (AMA)
Younan, George& Wills, Edward& Hafner, Gordon. Splenosis: A Rare Etiology for Bowel Obstruction—A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060163
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060163