Conservative laparoscopy in the treatment of posttraumatic splenic laceration using microfiber hemostatic collagen: three case histories

Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1998 Dec;8(6):445-8.

Abstract

Three cases of posttraumatic splenic laceration in young patients are reported. In each case, hemostasis of the lesion was obtained by the use of microfiber collagen in emergency laparoscopy. In two cases, complete hemostasis was achieved and the entire organ was saved. In the third case, splenectomy proved necessary after renewed bleeding occurred.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use
  • Collagen / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemoperitoneum / etiology
  • Hemoperitoneum / surgery
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / instrumentation
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopes
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Trauma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery
  • Spleen / injuries*
  • Spleen / surgery*
  • Splenectomy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Collagen