Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis of the vascular anatomy of the splenic hilum for gastric cancer surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1679-y
Abstract: PurposeSplenic infarction may occur if the splenic branches are injured or ligated accidentally during gastrectomy. We used three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) imaging to distinguish the vascular anatomy of the splenic hilum in individual patients, focusing… read more here.
Keywords: vascular anatomy; computed tomography; anatomy; splenic hilum ... See more keywords
Risk factors of lymph node metastasis in the splenic hilum of gastric cancer patients: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12957-020-02008-1
Abstract: Background The issue of whether or not splenic hilum lymph nodes (SHLN) should be excised in radical gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection remains controversial. In this study, we identified the clinicopathological features in patients… read more here.
Keywords: gastric cancer; risk factors; splenic hilum; metastasis ... See more keywords