Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3317181 | Pancreatology | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Splenectomy is not mandated for all distal pancreatic tumors, and the spleen can be preserved in an overwhelming majority of cases. Pre- and intraoperative factors can adequately identify the necessity of splenectomy, and the approach should be tailored to individual patients.
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Authors
Jill K. Onesti, Mathew H. Chung, Deepali H. Jain, Misty M. Stafford, Payal P. Attawala,