Analysis of splenic notches in human cadavers and its clinical ramifications

Abstract

Introduction

Understanding the exterior shape of the spleen anatomically is crucial for both radiological and surgical diagnosis. The superior border splenic notches are a defining trait of the spleen, yet they hardly ever go in detail to be regarded as fissures or divide the spleen into several lobes. There aren't many splenic fissures cadaveric reports to date. To determine the frequency and clinical importance of splenic notches, lobation, and fissures, this study looked at the morphological structure and anatomy of spleens removed from cadavers.

Methods

This investigation was carried out at Keonjhar's Department of Anatomy. Over the course of a year, cadavers provided 100 spleens, which were then removed and analyzed to check for splenic fissures or notches.

Results

There were notches at the superior border in 40% of the 50 spleens, the inferior border in 10%, and neither border in 50% of them. Spleens with fissures made up 10% of the sample; six of the ten spleens with incomplete fissures and four with complete fissures that divided the spleen into two lobes.

Recommendation

To lower the risk of surgical complications, we recommend a procedure of partial splenectomy in less severe cases.

Conclusion

The results of this investigation shed important light on the morphology and frequency of bilobed spleens and splenic fissures. Different from other recognized splenic defects, a bilobed spleen is an uncommon congenital abnormality. When performing conservatory splenectomy procedures, surgeons might use the splenic fissures in bilobed spleens as a guidance.