Spleen Flashcards
Obj: discuss how the anatomy of the spleen influences the surgical approaches to the organ
Obj: List indications for splenectomy
Obj: given a clinical presentation, discuss historical, PE, and diagnostic findings indicative of each of the splenic diseases
Obj: compare and contrast indication and technique of a partial splenectomy vs a complete splenectomy
Obj: discuss post-operative care, potential complications, and treatment of a clinical patient that has had a splenectomy
What is the anatomy of the spleen
What are the functions of the spleen
What causes Generalized splenomegaly
What causes localized splenomegaly
What is a Hemangiosarcoma of the spleen? signs?
What is splenic torsion?
How is splenic torsion diagnosed
What is the treatment for splenic torsion
What are causes of splenic trauma
What is the treatment for splenic trauma
What are the preoperative considerations of a splenectomy?
What is the general surgical procedure of a splenectomy?
What are the indications for a complete splenectomy
What is the procedure of a complete splenectomy
What are the indications for a partial splenectomy?
What is the procedure for a partial splenectomy?
What is the post operative care for a splenectomy?
What are the potential complications of a splenectomy?
What post operative arrhythmias are common to splenectomies
