| The lateral approach provides an excellent view of the splenic vessels, pancreas, and accessory spleens. |
| The surgeon examines the splenic bed for accessory spleens with the laparoscope. |
| Accessory spleens are usually located near the splenopancreatic or gastrosplenic ligament. |
| A thorough search for accessory spleens is an important step for patients who have hematologic disease. |
| These lesions have been reported in the brain, 3 lymph nodes, 4 spleens, 5 lungs, 6 and several other sites. |
| They also transplanted hepatocytes into patients' spleens to act as a short-term auxiliary liver. |
