title: Partial splenic embolisation and improvement of hypersplenism before liver transplantation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Villaizán Pérez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Román Pérez
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Bilbao Jaureguízar
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sierrasesúmaga Ariznavarreta
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Villa-Elízaga
mesh_terms: 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