Torsion of the spleen and associated 'prune belly syndrome' : a case report and review of the literature
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1978
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Splenic torsion as a complication of wandering spleen is rare. The authors report the clinical findings, diagnostic problems and treatment of a 1-year-old Coloured child (with classic 'prune belly syndrome') in whom the spleen had undergone torsion, thus simulating an intra-abdominal abscess. The postoperative course was uneventful.
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CITATION: Heydenrych, J. J. & Du Toit, D. F. 1978. Torsion of the spleen and associated 'prune belly syndrome' : a case report and review of the literature. South African Medical Journal, 53:637-639.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Spleen