Embolisation of the splenic artery as an alternative to splenectomy for treating hereditary spherocytosis.
In 48 years old men with microspherocytosis constantly refusing splenectomy an experimental embolisation of the spleen artery with Spongostan was performed. 5 years of follow-up confirm the efficiency of this method of management. Further observations, however, are needed to formulate the indication for this method of treatment.
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013103:Spherocytosis, Hereditary / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D013156:Splenectomy; D013157:Splenic Artery