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Superselective splenic artery embolization for the management of splenic laceration following colonoscopy [PDF]
Splenic injury is a rare complication following colonoscopy with fewer than 100 reported cases worldwide to date. We describe a case of splenic laceration presenting 5 days following diagnostic colonoscopy.
Brennan, Ian M +2 more
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Blunt traumatic celiac artery avulsion managed with celiac artery ligation and open aorto-celiac bypass. [PDF]
Traumatic celiac artery injuries are rare and highly lethal with reported mortality rates of 38-62%. The vast majority are caused by penetrating trauma with only 11 reported cases due to blunt trauma (Graham et al., 1978; Asensio et al., 2000, 2002 ...
Doben, Andrew R +5 more
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Splenic artery embolization with detachable balloons for hypersplenism
Objective This study was performed to investigate the efficacy of proximal splenic artery embolization using detachable balloons for patients with hypersplenism and portal hypertension.
Xiaoxi Pang, Tengyu Li, Cheng’en Wang
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Background and aim of study: Spleen is the largest lymphoid organ on the human body, it has a very important immunological functions. Portal hypertension accompanied liver cirrhosis commonly leads to splenomegaly which may be complicated by hypersplenism.
Mohamed Fathy Dawoud +3 more
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Outcomes and risk score for distal pancreatectomy with celiac axis resection (DP-CAR) : an international multicenter analysis [PDF]
Background: Distal pancreatectomy with celiac axis resection (DP-CAR) is a treatment option for selected patients with pancreatic cancer involving the celiac axis.
Adham, Mustapha +50 more
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Prophylactic Antibiotic Guidelines in Modern Interventional Radiology Practice [PDF]
Modern interventional radiology practice is continuously evolving. Developments include increases in the number of central venous catheter placements and tumor treatments (uterine fibroid therapy, radio- and chemoembolization of liver tumor, percutaneous
Karuppasamy, Karunakaravel +3 more
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Objective The spleen is part of the lymphatic system and is one of the least understood organs of the human body. It is involved in the production of blood cells and helps filter the blood, remove old blood cells, and fight infection.
Junji Ueda +16 more
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Thrombocytopenia in pegylated interferon and ribavirin combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C [PDF]
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to examine the therapeutic effect and prognostic indicators of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) combination therapy in thrombocytopenic patients with chronic hepatitis C, hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related ...
Hirayuki Enomoto +11 more
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Purpose: To identify predictive factors for platelets normalization and major complications associated with partial splenic embolization (PSE) in patients with chronic liver disease and hypersplenism.
Walid M. Hussein +4 more
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Partial splenic embolization for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Twelve patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) who were resistant to conventional steroid therapy under went partial splenic embolization (PSE). PSE was effective for 7 out of 10 eligible cases. The reduction ratio of PAIgG was significantly higher in effective cases.
T, Hayashi +12 more
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