Incidence and Function of Residual Splenic Tissue Following Splenectomy for Trauma in Adults

摘要: A limited study of children requiring splenectomy for trauma suggested a 59% incidence splenosis. We attempted to confirm these results in 40 adult patients with trauma. Residual splenic tissue, from either splenosis or accessory spleens, was seen 26% who underwent and subsequent scintigraphy. There no significant difference serum IgM levels between control without residual tissue. also the percentage pitted RBCs splenectomized However, both groups had significantly higher numbers than did controls. These indicate that though significant, is lower previously reported, natural probably small mass incapable restoring total function.