[Spleen-preserving surgery using a polyglactin (Vicryl) perisplenic prosthesis].

The use of a perisplenic prosthesis in Polyglactin (Vicryl) is a recent technique for spleen conservation after trauma. We present our experience in eight severely traumatised patients with hemoperitoneum on the basis of a ruptured spleen. In all cases we were able to save the spleen. No complications occurred and the splenic function was intact after the operation. An overview of the techniques for conservation of the spleen after trauma is given.