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Splenic torsion in the presence of renal agenesis

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A 14-year-old male with left renal agenesis presented with a history of intermittent abdominal pain for over 1 year. At laparotomy, the cause was found to be splenic torsion. The case is presented with a literature review. A theory of the cause is also presented based on the regional anatomy and embryology.

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  1. University of Missouri-Columbia, Division of General Surgery, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212, USA, , , , , , US

    M. T. Boschert & M. A. Helikson

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  1. M. T. Boschert
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Accepted: 2 May 1997

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Boschert, M., Helikson, M. Splenic torsion in the presence of renal agenesis. Pediatr Surg Int 13, 426–427 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003830050357

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