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Huang L, Li QL, Yu QS, Peng H, Zhen Z, Shen Y, Zhang Q. Will partial splenic embolization followed by splenectomy increase intraoperative bleeding? World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:318-330. [PMID: 38463347 PMCID: PMC10921206 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i2.318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Partial splenic embolization (PSE) has been suggested as an alternative to splenectomy in the treatment of hypersplenism. However, some patients may experience recurrence of hypersplenism after PSE and require splenectomy. Currently, there is a lack of evidence-based medical support regarding whether preoperative PSE followed by splenectomy can reduce the incidence of complications. AIM To investigate the safety and therapeutic efficacy of preoperative PSE followed by splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis and hypersplenism. METHODS Between January 2010 and December 2021, 321 consecutive patients with cirrhosis and hypersplenism underwent splenectomy at our department. Based on whether PSE was performed prior to splenectomy, the patients were divided into two groups: PSE group (n = 40) and non-PSE group (n = 281). Patient characteristics, postoperative complications, and follow-up data were compared between groups. Propensity score matching (PSM) was conducted, and univariable and multivariable analyses were used to establish a nomogram predictive model for intraoperative bleeding (IB). The receiver operating characteristic curve, Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were employed to evaluate the differentiation, calibration, and clinical performance of the model. RESULTS After PSM, the non-PSE group showed significant reductions in hospital stay, intraoperative blood loss, and operation time (all P = 0.00). Multivariate analysis revealed that spleen length, portal vein diameter, splenic vein diameter, and history of PSE were independent predictive factors for IB. A nomogram predictive model of IB was constructed, and DCA demonstrated the clinical utility of this model. Both groups exhibited similar results in terms of overall survival during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION Preoperative PSE followed by splenectomy may increase the incidence of IB and a nomogram-based prediction model can predict the occurrence of IB.
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- Long Huang
- Department of No. 1 Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of No. 1 Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of No. 1 Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Surgery, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230061, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of No. 1 Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of No. 1 Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China
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Li Y, Wang C, Chen W, Chen C, Tang X, Wang H, Chen J, Liu Q, Li W, Li Y, Chen P, Luo Y, Su C. Selection of surgical modality for massive splenomegaly in children. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9070-9079. [PMID: 37798532 PMCID: PMC10709218 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10462-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS), a treatment for both benign and malignant splenic diseases, can prove technically challenging in patients with massive splenomegaly. In particular, the optimal surgical modality for treating massive splenomegaly in children remains controversial. METHODS The clinicopathologic data of 289 pediatric patients undergoing splenectomy for massive splenomegaly were studied in a retrospective analysis. Accordingly, the patients were classified into the LS surgery group and open splenectomy (OS) surgery group. In the laparoscopy cohort, they were separated into two subgroups according to the method of surgery: the multi-incision laparoscopic splenectomy (MILS) and the single-incision laparoscopic splenectomy (SILS) surgery groups, respectively. Patient demographics, clinical data, surgery, complications, and postoperative recovery underwent analysis. Concurrently, we compared the risk of adverse laparoscopic splenectomy outcomes utilizing univariable and multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS The total operation time proved remarkably shorter in the OS group in contrast to the LS group (149.87 ± 61.44 versus 188.20 ± 52.51 min, P < 0.001). Relative to the OS group, the LS group exhibited lowered postoperative pain scores, bowel recovery time, and postoperative hospitalization time (P < 0.001). No remarkable difference existed in post-operation complications or mortality (P > 0.05). Nevertheless, the operation duration was remarkably longer in the SILS surgery group than in the MILS surgery group (200 ± 46.11 versus 171.39 ± 40.30 min, P = 0.02). Meanwhile, the operative duration of MILS and SILS displayed a remarkable positive association with splenic length. Moreover, the operative duration of SILS displayed a remarkable positive association with the age, weight, and height of the sick children. Splenic length proved an independent risk factor of adverse outcomes (P < 0.001, OR 1.378). CONCLUSIONS For pediatric patients with massive splenomegaly who can tolerate prolonged anesthesia and operative procedures, LS surgery proves the optimal treatment regimen. SILS remains a novel surgery therapy which may be deemed a substitutional surgery approach for treating massive splenomegaly.
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- Yong Li
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhuhai Women and Children's Hospital, Ningxi Road No.543, Region Xiangzhou, Zhuhai, 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road No.6, Region Qingxiu, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Province, China.
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Trovalusci E, Gasparella M, Pizzato C, Midrio P. The Alexis ® system for laparoscopic splenectomy in pediatric patients. Updates Surg 2021; 73:2315-2319. [PMID: 33877588 PMCID: PMC8606377 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01023-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The laparoscopic splenectomy in pediatric patients is performed worldwide but often the disproportion between size of patients and size of organs requires an extra laparotomic access for spleen removal. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Alexis® system to retrieve the spleen without additional laparotomic access. The charts of all patients who underwent splenectomy at our center during the last 5 years were retrieved. In all the cases the Alexis® system was placed in the umbilicus, thru which a 10 mm camera was inserted. Three additional 5 mm standard trocars were inserted. Seven patients, affected by spherocytosis (3), epidermoid cyst (2), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (2) and thalassemia (1), underwent laparoscopic splenectomy at a median age of 10 years (range: 8–17). Median patients’ weight was 32.5 kg (range: 25–71) and spleen size 15 cm (11–18). In all the cases, upon removal of the camera, the retrieval bag was inserted thru the umbilicus under direct view, the spleen retrieved, morcellated, and removed. No conversion nor enlargement of one of the ports nor an extra laparotomic access were required. The patients were discharged on the fifth post-operative day and the cosmetic results were excellent. Removal of the spleen can be safely performed without any additional laparotomy thru the Alexis® system placed in the umbilicus. This system is effective also in case of major patient/organ size disproportion and the final cosmetic aspect is excellent.
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- Emanuele Trovalusci
- Pediatric Surgery, Ca' Foncello Hospital, 31100, Treviso, Italy.,Pediatric Surgery, University of Padua, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery, Ca' Foncello Hospital, 31100, Treviso, Italy.,Pediatric Surgery, University of Padua, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Ca' Foncello Hospital, 31100, Treviso, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery, Ca' Foncello Hospital, 31100, Treviso, Italy. .,Pediatric Surgery, University of Padua, 35128, Padua, Italy.
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Kuriyama N, Maeda K, Komatsubara H, Shinkai T, Noguchi D, Gyoten K, Hayasaki A, Fujii T, Iizawa Y, Murata Y, Tanemura A, Kishiwada M, Sakurai H, Mizuno S. The usefulness of modified splenic hilum hanging maneuver in laparoscopic splenectomy, especially for patients with huge spleen: a case-control study with propensity score matching. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:911-919. [PMID: 33594584 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08348-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) have been proven to the standard operation for removal of spleen, the rate of conversion to open surgery is still higher than those of other laparoscopic surgeries, especially for huge spleen. In order to reduce the rate of conversion to open surgery, we had developed LS using modified splenic hilum hanging (MSHH) maneuver: the splenic pedicle was transected en bloc using a surgical stapler after hanging splenic hilum with an atraumatic penrose drain tube. METHODS Between January 2005 and December 2019, we retrospectively assessed 94 patients who underwent LS. MSHH maneuver was performed in 37 patients (39.4%). We compared the intra- and postoperative outcomes between patients with or without MSHH maneuver. To adjust for differences in preoperative characteristics and blood examination, propensity score matching was used at a 1:1 ratio, resulting in a comparison of 29 patients per group. Predictive factors of conversion from LS to open surgery were elucidated using the uni- and multi-variate analyses. RESULTS After the propensity score matching, blood loss (268 ml vs. 50 ml), the rate of conversion to open surgery (27.6% vs. 0%), and postoperative hospital stays (15 days vs. 10 days) were significantly decreased in patients with MSHH maneuver, respectively. Among 94 patients, 19 patients (20.2%) underwent conversion to open surgery. In multivariate analysis, spleen volume (SV) and LS without MSHH maneuver were independent predictive factors of conversion to open surgery, respectively. Additionally, cut-off value of SV for conversion to open surgery was 802 ml (sensitivity: 0.684, specificity: 0.827, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS LS using MSHH maneuver seems to be useful surgical technique to improve intraoperative outcomes and reduce the rate of conversion from LS to open surgery resulting in shorten postoperative hospital stay.
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- Naohisa Kuriyama
- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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Saitoh Y, Hara Y, Miyagi S, Nakanishi C, Nakanishi W, Nishimura R, Akamatsu D, Goto H, Unno M, Kamei T. Intraoperative modulation of arterial blood flow in a hybrid operating room: A report of three cases. Clin Case Rep 2019; 7:1839-1843. [PMID: 31624594 PMCID: PMC6787820 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The preoperative modulation of arterial blood flow is widely performed to prevent massive intraoperative hemorrhage and unstable circulatory dynamics; however, this may cause complications. The intraoperative modulation of arterial blood flow can be performed with operation to reduce the physical and psychological stresses on the patients and improve intraoperative safety.
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- Yoshikatsu Saitoh
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of MedicineTohoku UniversitySendaiJapan
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Zaitoun MMA, Basha MAA, Raafat A, Rushdy T, Mawla WA. Splenectomy for hypersplenism with or without preoperative splenic artery embolisation. Eur Radiol Exp 2018. [PMCID: PMC6133802 DOI: 10.1186/s41747-018-0053-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Pelizzo G, Guazzotti M, Klersy C, Nakib G, Costanzo F, Andreatta E, Bassotti G, Calcaterra V. Spleen size evaluation in children: Time to define splenomegaly for pediatric surgeons and pediatricians. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0202741. [PMID: 30138410 PMCID: PMC6107197 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background We determined the range of normal spleen dimensions evaluated by ultrasonography (US) in children according to sex and age and the relationship between splenic measurements, auxological data and body proportions, in order to define splenomegaly parameters in support of the surgical mini-invasive approaches in pediatrics. Methods We prospectively examined 317 caucasian children of both sexes. The patients were divided into three groups: 0–3 years; 4–10 years; 11–18 years. Sex, weight, height/length, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and xipho-pubic distance were determined for each child. US spleen evaluation included longitudinal/antero-posterior/transverse diameters, transverse area and volume. Spleen volume/abdominal volume, longitudinal spleen diameter/longitudinal left kidney diameter and longitudinal spleen diameter/xipho-pubic distance ratios were also calculated. Results For caucasian subjects, in different age groups spleen volume, transverse area and diameter increased while the spleen/abdominal volume ratio decreased significantly (p<0.001). A significant (p<0.001) decrease in longitudinal spleen diameter/xipho-pubic distance ratio was noted between the 0–3 years group and both 4–10 and 11–18 years group. Age and auxological data, except BMI, showed a high correlation with spleen dimension (r≥0.8). Conclusions The current concept of splenomegaly is not applicable in pediatric surgery. A dedicated classification of splenomegaly is needed for children and would improve the safety and feasibility of treatment.
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- Gloria Pelizzo
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Children's Hospital, Istituto Mediterraneo di Eccellenza Pediatrica, Palermo, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of the Mother and Child Health, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Biometry & Clinical Epidemiology, Scientific Direction, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Medclinic Middle East, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of the Mother and Child Health, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of the Mother and Child Health, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Section, Department of Medicine, University of Perugia Medical School, Perugia, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of the Mother and Child Health Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and Department of Internal Medicine University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Iolascon A, Andolfo I, Barcellini W, Corcione F, Garçon L, De Franceschi L, Pignata C, Graziadei G, Pospisilova D, Rees DC, de Montalembert M, Rivella S, Gambale A, Russo R, Ribeiro L, Vives-Corrons J, Martinez PA, Kattamis A, Gulbis B, Cappellini MD, Roberts I, Tamary H. Recommendations regarding splenectomy in hereditary hemolytic anemias. Haematologica 2017; 102:1304-1313. [PMID: 28550188 PMCID: PMC5541865 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2016.161166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Hereditary hemolytic anemias are a group of disorders with a variety of causes, including red cell membrane defects, red blood cell enzyme disorders, congenital dyserythropoietic anemias, thalassemia syndromes and hemoglobinopathies. As damaged red blood cells passing through the red pulp of the spleen are removed by splenic macrophages, splenectomy is one possible therapeutic approach to the management of severely affected patients. However, except for hereditary spherocytosis for which the effectiveness of splenectomy has been well documented, the efficacy of splenectomy in other anemias within this group has yet to be determined and there are concerns regarding short- and long-term infectious and thrombotic complications. In light of the priorities identified by the European Hematology Association Roadmap we generated specific recommendations for each disorder, except thalassemia syndromes for which there are other, recent guidelines. Our recommendations are intended to enable clinicians to achieve better informed decisions on disease management by splenectomy, on the type of splenectomy and the possible consequences. As no randomized clinical trials, case control or cohort studies regarding splenectomy in these disorders were found in the literature, recommendations for each disease were based on expert opinion and were subsequently critically revised and modified by the Splenectomy in Rare Anemias Study Group, which includes hematologists caring for both adults and children.
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- Achille Iolascon
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University Federico II Naples, Italy .,CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University Federico II Naples, Italy.,CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy
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- Oncohematology Unit, IRCCS Ca' Granda Foundation, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Monaldi Hospital A.O.R.N. dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Service d'Hématologie Biologique, CHU Amiens Picardie, Amiens, France
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Science and Community Health, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology, King's College Hospital, King's College London School of Medicine, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Children's Blood and Cancer Foundation Laboratories, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University Federico II Naples, Italy.,CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University Federico II Naples, Italy.,CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy
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- Hematology Service, Hospital and University Center of Coimbra (CHUC), Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Hôpital Erasme, U.L.B., Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Science and Community Health, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Children's Hospital, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, UK
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- Pediatric Hematology Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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