Highlights • A case of Polysplenia Syndrome (PSP) undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.• It is a type of heterotaxy syndrome where there are multiple spleens congenitally, with left sided isomerism.• The… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • A case of Polysplenia Syndrome (PSP) undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.• It is a type of heterotaxy syndrome where there are multiple spleens congenitally, with left sided isomerism.• The patient was not a known case of Polysplenia Syndrome, and it was considered during pre-operative assessment by palpating the abdomen.• Significant CT findings include a right-sided stomach, complete intestinal malrotation, and a midline terminal ileum and cecum.• During the surgery, the ports locations were changed to comply with the patients’ anatomy.
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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