Selective angioembolisation for splenic salvage following blunt abdominal trauma.
Isolated high-grade splenic injury following blunt abdominal trauma is an uncommon finding. The selected use of catheter-directed angiography and angioembolisation for splenic salvage has been successful in haemodynamically stable patients.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D000792:Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult