Shaknovsky continued his dissection even though the abdomen was full of blood and there was no visibility, the report stated. Eventually, he removed the liver and identified it as a spleen -- even ...

Spleen pain may feel like discomfort in the upper left side of the abdomen. It can occur for a range of reasons, including inflammation or injury. The treatment will depend on the underlying cause ...

A man who had a medical emergency while in vacation in Florida died on the operating table after the surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen, according to the patient’s family.