| Author(s) |
Ragunathan, Kumaressan
Thorn, Jane
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| Publication Date |
2022-01-30
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| Abstract |
INTRODUCTION: Trauma is known to be a causative factor of mortality in pregnancy. However, splenic injuries are atypical in pregnancy. In this case report, we discuss a novel approach using splenic artery embolization to manage a severe form of splenic injury in pregnancy. CASE PRESENTATION: A 35-year-old multigravida presented at 28 weeks of gestation. She had sustained grade V splenic injury and was treated with splenic artery embolization. She continued her pregnancy up to term following the treatment. DISCUSSION: Splenic artery embolization should be considered as an alternative to laparotomy in managing severe forms of splenic injury in pregnancy.
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| Affiliation |
Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.
(Thorn J) Royal Darwin Hospital, Australia.
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| Citation |
Case Rep Womens Health . 2022 Jan 30:34:e00391. doi: 10.1016/j.crwh.2022.e00391. eCollection 2022 Apr.
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| Pubmed ID |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35145883/?otool=iaurydwlib
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| Volume |
34
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| Title |
Management of grade V splenic injury with splenic artery embolization in pregnancy: A case report.
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| Type of document |
Journal Article
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| Entity Type |
Publication
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