Partial splenic embolisation and improvement of hypersplenism before liver transplantation.

Villaizán Pérez, C; Román Pérez, J; Bilbao Jaureguízar, J I; Sierrasesúmaga Ariznavarreta, L; Villa-Elízaga, I · Arch Dis Child · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case of partial splenic embolisation (PSE) that was performed in a girl with severe leucothrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism is described. Treatment with PSE is a safe and effective alternative to splenectomy that prevents clinical complications due to haematological disorders and improves hypersplenism before liver transplantation.

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