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Wandering Spleen

A congenital or acquired condition in which the SPLEEN is not in its normal anatomical position but moves about in the ABDOMEN. This is due to laxity or absence of suspensory ligaments which normally provide peritoneal attachments to keep the SPLEEN in a fixed position. Clinical symptoms include ABDOMINAL PAIN, splenic torsion and ISCHEMIA.
Also Known As:
Displaced Spleen; Drifting Spleen; Floating Spleen; Splenic Ptosis; Splenoptosis; Displaced Spleens; Drifting Spleens; Floating Spleens; Ptoses, Splenic; Ptosis, Splenic; Spleen, Displaced; Spleen, Drifting; Spleen, Floating; Spleen, Wandering; Spleens, Displaced; Spleens, Drifting; Spleens, Floating; Spleens, Wandering; Splenic Ptoses; Splenoptoses; Wandering Spleens
Networked: 116 relevant articles (6 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stomach Volvulus
2. Pancreatitis
3. Pain (Aches)
4. Splenomegaly
5. Splenic Infarction

Experts

1. Hayama, Kei: 1 article (07/2022)
2. Hidaka, Hisashi: 1 article (07/2022)
3. Imawari, Kana: 1 article (07/2022)
4. Iwasaki, Shuichiro: 1 article (07/2022)
5. Kubota, Kousuke: 1 article (07/2022)
6. Kumamoto, Yusuke: 1 article (07/2022)
7. Nakazawa, Takahide: 1 article (07/2022)
8. Saegusa, Makoto: 1 article (07/2022)
9. Sanoyama, Itaru: 1 article (07/2022)
10. Shibuya, Akitaka: 1 article (07/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Wandering Spleen:
1. OximesIBA
2. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA
3. Heavy MetalsIBA
4. SolutionsIBA
5. Polyglycolic Acid (Polyglycolide)IBA
6. Polyglactin 910IBA
7. Phytic Acid (Inositol Hexaphosphate)IBA
8. IsotopesIBA
9. Inosine Triphosphate (ITP)IBA
10. Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (Heparin, Low Molecular Weight)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Splenectomy
2. Gastropexy
3. Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
4. Patient Positioning
5. Laparotomy