A cadaveric study of splenic fissures and bilobed spleen
Other Title(s)
دراسة جثية للشقوق الطحالية و الأطحلة ثنائية الفصوص
Joint Authors
Arumugam, Sangeetha
Subbiah, Nandha Kumar
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 4 (30 Nov. 2020), pp.346-351, 6 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2020-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: Anatomical knowledge regarding the external morphology of the spleen is essential for surgical intervention and radiological diagnosis.
A characteristic feature of the spleen is the presence of splenic notches at the superior border; however, such notches rarely extend deep enough to be considered fissures or to separate the spleen into multiple lobes.
To date, there are very few cadaveric reports of splenic fissures.
This study aimed to examine the anatomy and morphological structure of spleens collected from cadavers in order to identify the prevalence and clinical significance of splenic notches, fissures and lobation.
Methods: This study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
A total of 50 spleens were collected from cadavers over a period of seven years from 2012–2019 and examined to determine the presence of splenic notches or fissures.
Results: Of the 50 spleens, 40% had notches at the superior border, 10% had notches at the inferior border and 50% had no notches at either border.
Fissures were present in five spleens (10%); of these, three showed incomplete fissures and the remaining two had complete fissures that divided the spleen into two lobes.
Conclusion: The findings of this study provide valuable information regarding the anatomy and prevalence of splenic fissures and bilobed spleens.
A bilobed spleen is a rare congenital malformation which should be considered distinct from other known splenic anomalies.
The presence of splenic fissures in bilobed spleens can serve as a guide for surgeons during conservatory splenectomy procedures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arumugam, Sangeetha& Subbiah, Nandha Kumar. 2020. A cadaveric study of splenic fissures and bilobed spleen. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.346-351.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1342923
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arumugam, Sangeetha& Subbiah, Nandha Kumar. A cadaveric study of splenic fissures and bilobed spleen. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 20, no. 4 (Nov. 2020), pp.346-351.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1342923
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arumugam, Sangeetha& Subbiah, Nandha Kumar. A cadaveric study of splenic fissures and bilobed spleen. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2020. Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.346-351.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1342923
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 350-351
Record ID
BIM-1342923