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Spleen artery embolization increases the success of nonoperative management following blunt splenic injury

Isaac Chun-Jen Chen, Shang-Chiung Wang, Hsin‐Chin Shih, Chien‐Ying Wang, Chen‐Chi Liu, Yi‐Szu Wen, Mu‐Shun Huang

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association · 2011 · 15 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

Performance of SAE for the patients with blunt splenic injury could increase the successful rate of NOM significantly and safely. An algorithm including the angioembolization might be beneficial in the management of patients with blunt spleen trauma.

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