Omental splenosis causing small bowel obstruction in a pediatric patient: A case report

This rare pediatric case illustrates splenosis' potential to cause life-threatening obstruction. Surgeons should consider splenosis in post-splenectomy abdominal emergencies, even when imaging is nonspecific.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2025-08-21
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111849
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Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
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Omental splenosis causing small bowel obstruction in a pediatric patient: A case report

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Abstract

This rare pediatric case illustrates splenosis' potential to cause life-threatening obstruction. Surgeons should consider splenosis in post-splenectomy abdominal emergencies, even when imaging is nonspecific.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 135
University of Aleppo (SY)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
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