Subtotal splenic embolization is a safe and effective treatment for isolated splenic vascular tumors associated with consumptive coagulopathy.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Consumptive coagulopathy is a known complication of large vascular tumors. We describe 2 episodes of consumptive coagulopathy in young children, which were secondary to isolated splenic vascular tumors. One child was successfully treated by subtotal embolization of the spleen, whereas the second child required splenectomy after an initial embolization improved--but did not fully control--his consumptive coagulopathy.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Raabe, EH; Keefer, JR; Mitchell, SE; Hong, K; DiFazio, M; Strouse, JJ
Published Date
- July 2011
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 33 / 5
Start / End Page
- 383 - 386
PubMed ID
- 21606851
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3120923
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1536-3678
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3182172515
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States