Imaging and transcatheter arterial embolization for traumatic splenic injuries: review of the literature

Authors :: Raikhlin, Antony
Baerlocher, Mark Otto
Asch, Murray R.
Myers, Andy
Source :: Canadian Journal of Surgery. Dec, 2008, Vol. 51 Issue 6, p464, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The spleen is the most commonly injured visceral organ in blunt abdominal trauma in both adults and children. Nonoperative management is the current standard of practice for patients who are [...]

Subjects :: Angiography -- Usage
Angiography -- Health aspects
Therapeutic embolization -- Health aspects
Abdomen -- Injuries
Abdomen -- Risk factors
Abdomen -- Diagnosis
Abdomen -- Care and treatment

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