title: Embolisation of the splenic artery as an alternative to splenectomy for treating hereditary spherocytosis.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013103:Spherocytosis, Hereditary / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D013156:Splenectomy; D013157:Splenic Artery