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Incidental gastric accessory spleen during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Bariatric surgery has shown to produce the most predictable and tangible results for weight loss, with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy's being the most popular one of them. However, the occurrence of previously undiagnosed diseases can be encountered during bariatric operations. The work has been reported in line with the SCARE criteria.Case presentation
This is the case of a 54year old morbidly obese female, presenting to our hospital for a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. During her procedure, it was discovered that she has an accessory spleen on the fundus of her stomach. The decision was made to resect it with the specimen of the stomach for histopathalogical examination.Conclusion
Incidental findings during routine bariatric surgery are a common occurance, and therefore prompt and effective intra-op management is key to the prognosis of the patient. Accessory spleens, although uncommon, tend to be asymptomatic. However, if undiagnosed, could present with dangerous consequences.
SUBMITTER: Almazeedi S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5447567 | biostudies-literature | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Incidental gastric accessory spleen during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
International journal of surgery case reports 20170519
<h4>Introduction</h4>Bariatric surgery has shown to produce the most predictable and tangible results for weight loss, with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy's being the most popular one of them. However, the occurrence of previously undiagnosed diseases can be encountered during bariatric operations. The work has been reported in line with the SCARE criteria.<h4>Case presentation</h4>This is the case of a 54year old morbidly obese female, presenting to our hospital for a laparoscopic sleeve gastr ...[more]