Percutaneous splenic embolization of the splenic artery in the treatment of hypersplenism.

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  • J M Pisco Serviço de Radiologia, Hospital de Santa Marta.
  • A P Reis
  • M O Fernandes
  • J M Martins

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.4146

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Percutaneous splenectomy was performed in 6 patients with hypersplenism. Peripheral blood cell counts improved in 5 of the patients. The authors review the indications, technique and complications of percutaneous splenic embolization. It is concluded that medical splenectomy is an effective method particularly to alleviate symptoms of hypersplenism.

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Pisco JM, Reis AP, Fernandes MO, Martins JM. Percutaneous splenic embolization of the splenic artery in the treatment of hypersplenism. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1 de Setembro de 1992 [citado 18 de Julho de 2024];5(8):433-6. Disponível em: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/4146

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