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  • Title: [Splenic abscess: report of 8 cases and review of the literature].
    Author: Herman P, de Oliveira e Silva A, Chaib E, D'Albuquerque LC, Pugliese V, Machado MC, Pinotti HW.
    Journal: Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo; 1990; 45(6):268-71. PubMed ID: 2135840.
    Abstract:
    Eight patients with splenic abscess are reported. Etiological factors were sepsis, mainly due to endocarditis. Diagnosis was made by ultrasonography and computed tomography scans. Splenectomy was performed in four cases, transcutaneous drainage in three and abscess puncture in one case. Mortality was 12.5% (1/8). Since the introduction of US and CT scans early diagnosis and treatment was possible by which the mortality decreased.
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