Chaitanya Ahuja1, Khashayar Farsad2, Meghna Chadha1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71130. 2. 2 Department of Radiology, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, OR.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to define the role of splenic embolization in trauma patients and in patients presenting for treatment of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension. This article reviews the indications, technical considerations, outcomes, and complications of splenic artery embolization. CONCLUSION: Transcatheter splenic artery embolization has a major role in the management of traumatic splenic injuries and as an adjunctive procedure in the treatment of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to define the role of splenic embolization in traumapatients and in patients presenting for treatment of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension. This article reviews the indications, technical considerations, outcomes, and complications of splenic artery embolization. CONCLUSION: Transcatheter splenic artery embolization has a major role in the management of traumatic splenic injuries and as an adjunctive procedure in the treatment of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension.
Authors: Matthew Lukies; Helen Kavnoudias; Adil Zia; Robin Lee; Julian J Bosco; Tim Joseph; Warren Clements Journal: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Date: 2020-09-01 Impact factor: 2.740