Digestive Disease Interventions 2022; 06(04): 270-280
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755315
Review Article

Splenic Trauma: Technical Considerations and Management of Complications

Authors

  • Marc Michael Del Rosario Lim

    1   Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
  • Khashayar Farsad

    1   Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Abstract

Splenic artery embolization has become an important tool in the management of splenic trauma. This review discusses the indications, anatomy, devices, techniques, and complications associated with splenic artery embolization.



Publication History

Received: 31 March 2022

Accepted: 28 June 2022

Article published online:
28 September 2022

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