22. Surgery of the Spleen

Published: Dec. 17, 2010, 5:26 a.m.

In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses surgery of the spleen. Topics covered include: structure and function of the spleen indications for splenectomy preparing a patient for splenectomy surgical approach to the spleen & complications of splenectomy splenic artery aneurysm OPSI (overwhelming post splenectomy infection) Running time: 24:02