title: Splenic embolization.
abstract: While transcatheter embolization of the spleen has shown promise in the treatment of a wide spectrum of disorders, the incidence of serious complications with this technique has limited its use as an alternative to operative splenectomy. In our institution 41 patients were treated with a modified technique involving partial splenic embolization, careful antibiotic prophylaxis, and adequate pain control. There was no mortality and only few instances of clinically significant complications: a splenic abscess in one patient, pancreatitis in one patient, severe pleural effusions in two patients, and pneumonia in five patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization; D002648:Child; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006971:Hypersplenism / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging