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Partial Splenic Embolization for Hypersplenism Associated with Steatohepatitis in a Hemodialysis Patient

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2021
Hypersplenism (HS) is a disorder characterized by a triad of splenomegaly, peripheral cytopenia due to premature destruction of blood cells and normocellular bone marrow.
Kamel El-Reshaid, Fahad Alabdulghani, Shaikha Al-Bader   +2 more
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Urgent Splenectomy after Partial Splenic Embolization in Liver-Transplanted Patient: A Case Report

Case Reports in Transplantation, 2012
We describe a 51-year-old-male. Three months after liver transplantation due to hepatitis C virus (HCV) hepatopathy, an HCV relapse was detected, and partial splenic embolization (PSE) was performed prior to antiviral treatment.
Jorge Herrador Benito, M. G. Zunzarren, T. Pozancos de Simón, L. Tortolero, R. Latorre Fragua, J. Nuño, E. Lobo   +6 more
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Analysis of the efficacy of splenic artery superselective embolization in cirrhosis with hepatocellular carcinoma.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundTo explore the safety and effectiveness of partial splenic embolization (PSE) in patients with hypersplenism and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to compare the efficacy of superselective and non-superselective embolization of splenic artery ...
Ke Zhao, Hong-Tao Hu, Hai-Liang Li, Hong-Tao Cheng, Ya-Nan Zhao, Yuan Hang, Quan-Jun Yao   +6 more
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Partial splenic embolization in a patient with SLE.

Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology, 1990
γ部分的脾動脈塞栓術(partial splenic embolization; PSE)を施行した著明な血小板減少を伴う全身性エリテマトーデス(SLE)の1例を報告する.患者は30歳女性でplatelet associated IgG (PAIgG)およびLupus anticoagulant (LAC)陽性のSLEでsteroid療法を施行していたが, steroid剤の減量とともに血小板数が著しく減少し, 1.0×4/μl以下となった.このため, betamethasone 50 mg/日3日間のセミパルス療法, γ-globulin大量療法を3回ずつ施行したが一時的な効果しか得られなかった.脾摘術を行うには危険性が高いためPSEを施行した.
Maehiro, Kouhei, Sugawara, Masahiro, Hashimoto, Hiroshi, Hirose, Shunichi   +3 more
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A novel therapeutic strategy for esophageal varices using endoscopic treatment combined with splenic artery embolization according to the Child-Pugh classification.

PLoS ONE, 2019
Variceal hemorrhage may cause high rebleeding and mortality rates. Preventing the first episode of variceal bleeding is mandatory in patients with high-risk esophageal varices (EV).
Tsuyoshi Ishikawa, Ryo Sasaki, Tatsuro Nishimura, Yuki Aibe, Issei Saeki, Takuya Iwamoto, Isao Hidaka, Taro Takami, Isao Sakaida   +8 more
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Clinical analysis on comparison of outcomes between partial splenic artery embolization and splenectomy for management of grade II–III splenic injury in blunt trauma

European Journal of Medical Research
Background The spleen is also the largest lymphoid organ and has important immune and haematopoietic functions. Traumatic splenic rupture often results in haemorrhagic shock and is life-threatening.
Xiaolong Xu, Meng Lv, Cheng Wang, Jianfeng Mei   +3 more
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Extrasplenic Arterial Anastomosis – A Crucial Anatomical Variation

Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 2021
Vascular anatomy of the spleen is constantly at special attention since there are various invasive and mini-invasive procedures that depend on precise knowledge of anatomy.
Serghei Covantev, Kseniya Zabudskaya, Olga Belic   +2 more
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Short-term hemodynamic effects of splenic blood flow modulation after partial splenic artery embolization for secondary prevention of esophageal variceal bleeding

General Surgery
Partial splenic artery embolization (PSE) is used in the management of portal hypertension to reduce splenic inflow. However, its hemodynamic impact in the secondary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding requires additional investigation ...
S. M. Kozlov, I. V. Kolosovych
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Giant splenic artery pseudoaneurysm fistulizing to the colon: A case report and focused literature review

Radiology Case Reports
Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP) is a rare but dangerous visceral arterial lesion, and fistulization into the gastrointestinal tract is an exceptional and life-threatening complication.
Tom Simon, MSc, Nicolas Brassart, MD
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Interventional radiology in the management of portal hypertension

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2008
From being a mere (though important) diagnostic tool, radiology has evolved to become an integral part of therapy in portal hypertension today. Various procedures are currently available, the choice depending on the etiology and location of disease, the ...
Sundeep J Punamiya
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