Splenic infarction following torsion of wandering spleen involving pancreatic tail successfully managed in resource limited setting: a case report
Abstract Introduction and importance Wandering spleen is a rare condition characterized by the extreme laxity or absence of ligaments that normally secure the organ in its anatomical position in the left upper quadrant. Torsion of a wandering spleen is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain and i...
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Main Authors: | Abel Gashaw Wubie, Berhanu Yirga, Martha H. Goedert |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2025-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-05003-2 |
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