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01-01-2010 | Original Article

Anthropometric characterization of spleen in children

Authors: Benjamin Coquet, Baptiste Sandoz, Pierre-Henri Savoie, Lionel Thollon, Thierry Serre, Christian Brunet

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to characterize the 3D geometry of the child spleen which is still unknown.

Methods

An anthropological measurement protocol, based upon 3D modeling using spleen-computed tomography data, was set up. Characteristic measurements were defined to allow dimensions and spatial localization description from classical anatomical landmarks (11th dorsal vertebra and 10th left rib).

Results

Growth patterns showed a global enlargement without significant changes in distance to anatomical bone points.

Conclusions

This preliminary study describes a validated measurement protocol based on 3D reconstructions and gives description of the child spleen during growth.

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Title: Anthropometric characterization of spleen in children
Authors: Benjamin Coquet
Baptiste Sandoz
Pierre-Henri Savoie
Lionel Thollon
Thierry Serre
Christian Brunet
Publication date: 01-01-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-009-0535-6

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Anthropometric characterization of spleen in children

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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