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Inadequate detection of accessory spleens and splenosis with laparoscopic splenectomy

A shortcoming of the laparoscopic approach in hematological diseases

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  1. Service of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital de Santa Creu I San Pau, Avda. Padre Claret 167, 08025, Barcelona, Spain

    E. M. Targarona, J. J. Espert, F. Lomeña & M. Trias

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Targarona, E.M., Espert, J.J., Lomeña, F. et al. Inadequate detection of accessory spleens and splenosis with laparoscopic splenectomy. Surg Endosc 13, 196–197 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004649900940

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