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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2014; 20(46): 17670-17673
Published online Dec 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i46.17670
Emergency laparoscopic partial splenectomy for ruptured spleen: A case report
Bing Peng, Xin Wang, Hua Zhang, Chun-Lin Li, Yun-Qiang Cai
Yun-Qiang Cai, Chun-Lin Li, Hua Zhang, Xin Wang, Bing Peng, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Cai YQ and Peng B designed the research; Cai YQ, Li CL, Zhang H and Wang X performed the research and wrote the paper; Peng B proofread and revised the manuscript; all authors approved the version to be published.
Correspondence to: Bing Peng, MD, Professor, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. marsfriend@163.com
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Received: April 29, 2014
Revised: June 16, 2014
Accepted: July 16, 2014
Published online: December 14, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: It is technical challenge to perform laparoscopic partial splenectomy for patient with spleen rupture because of fragile parenchyma and abundant blood supply. We report a case of successfully laparoscopic partial splenectomy for ruptured spleen, with ordinary laparoscopic instruments. We also shared our experience in laparoscopic partial splenectomy in this case report.

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