Partial splenic embolisation and improvement of hypersplenism before liver transplantation.
A case of partial splenic embolisation (PSE) that was performed in a girl with severe leucothrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism is described. Treatment with PSE is a safe and effective alternative to splenectomy that prevents clinical complications due to haematological disorders and improves hypersplenism before liver transplantation.
Villaizán Pérez
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Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Román Pérez
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Bilbao Jaureguízar
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Sierrasesúmaga Ariznavarreta
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Villa-Elízaga
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D002648:Child; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006971:Hypersplenism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D010976:Platelet Count; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011859:Radiography; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging