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[Splenectomy for splenic abscess caused by Salmonella typhi]. 1993

G Lombardo, and M Sommo, and R Baldinetti, and D Marzocchi

I Divisione Chirurgica, Ospedale Martini, Torino.

Splenectomy due to splenic abscess is without doubt an unusual occurrence, especially in Western countries. The paper reports the case of 19-year-old male who underwent splenectomy because of an abscess caused by Salmonella typhi. Following a revision of the literature it appears that only six cases of splenic abscess by S. typhi have been reported since 1940. Splenectomy represents the elective treatment for patients with splenic abscess provoked by any cause.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000038	Abscess	Accumulation of purulent material in tissues, organs, or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection.	Abscesses
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D012480	Salmonella Infections	Infections with bacteria of the genus SALMONELLA.	Salmonellosis,Infections, Salmonella,Infection, Salmonella,Salmonella Infection,Salmonelloses
D012485	Salmonella typhi	A serotype of SALMONELLA ENTERICA which is the etiologic agent of TYPHOID FEVER.	Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi,Salmonella typhosa
D013156	Splenectomy	Surgical procedure involving either partial or entire removal of the spleen.	Splenectomies
D013158	Splenic Diseases	Diseases involving the SPLEEN.	Disease, Splenic,Diseases, Splenic,Splenic Disease