[Segmental resection of the spleen as function-preserving therapy in pediatric rupture of the spleen. Sealing of the resected surface with fibrin glue, collagen fleece and dexon net].

Segmentary resection of a traumatic ruptured spleen was carried out in two children. Bleeding of the resected area was prevented by stitching, and the resected space was sealed up by means of a layer of a collagen preparation and with fibrin adhesive. Furthermore, the parenchymal space was enveloped in a dexon net that was fastened under slight tension to the capsule of the residual spleen by means of fibrin adhesive. Postoperative progress of both children was without complications. Postoperatively a residual spleen was seen sonographically having approximately the size of an organ of substandard dimension.