Role of embolization in the management of splenic trauma.
The management of splenic trauma is determined by factors related to a patient's clinical state. Currently, non-surgical management is favoured because of morbidity related to laparotomy and splenectomy. However, the presence of a pseudoaneurysm might necessitate selective splenic arteriography and embolization. Even though this also has associated morbidity, conservation of viable splenic tissue is a desired result.
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Medical Imaging, University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Public Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia. luib@svhm.org.au
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