title: An alternative option in the management of blunt splenic injury.
abstract: Splenic injury is a preventable cause of mortality following blunt trauma. The majority of splenic injuries can be managed conservatively. Laparotomy is indicated in the haemodynamically unstable patient, or those with other intra-abdominal injuries requiring surgery. Angio-embolization can be used to achieve haemostasis and preserve splenic parenchyma. The expertise and experience of the multidisciplinary trauma team and resources of the receiving facility are critical in determining the optimal management approach. We present a patient with a successful outcome following selective angio-embolization for ongoing bleeding from a Grade 4 splenic injury.
authors: The Academic Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Bodansky
authors: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Jones
authors: The Academic Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK o.tucker@bham.ac.uk.
authors: Olga N
authors: ON
authors: Tucker