Fig. 3From: Laparoscopic partial splenectomy for splenic lymphangioma: a case reportThe demarcation line appears after the upper pole branch of the splenic vessels is clamped (a). The upper pole branch of the splenic vessels is divided (b); the arrow shows the upper pole branch of the splenic vessels. The spleen is dissected approximately 1 cm from the ischemic side of the demarcation line with less bleeding (c). Computed tomography a year after surgery shows a spleen with preserved blood flow (d)Back to article page