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Prospective Trial of Angiography and Embolization for All Grade III to V Blunt Splenic Injuries: Nonoperative Management Success Rate Is Significantly Improved

Preston R. Miller, Michael Chang, J. Jason Hoth, Nathan T. Mowery, Amy N. Hildreth, Robert Martin, James H. Holmes, J. Wayne Meredith, Jay A. Requarth

Journal of the American College of Surgeons · 2014 · 149 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Use of a protocol requiring angiography and embolization for all high-grade spleen injuries slated for NOM leads to a significantly decreased failure rate. We recommend angiography and embolization as an adjunct to NOM for all grade III to V splenic injuries.

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