Publications by authors named "Laryssa de Aquino Santiago"
Background: The best site for splenic implant was not defined, mainly evaluating the functionality of the implant.
Aim: To evaluate the effects of autogenous splenic implantation on the subcutaneous tissue in the survival of splenectomized rats.
Method: Twenty-one randomly assigned rats were studied in three groups (n=7): group 1 - manipulation of the abdominal cavity and preservation of the spleen; group 2 - total splenectomy; group 3 - splenectomy and implant of the tissue removed in the subcutaneous.