Partial splenic embolization for the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

Splenectomy is the standard surgical treatment for hereditary spherocytosis, but partial splenic embolization is another potential option. We retrospectively studied the therapeutic effects of partial splenic embolization as a treatment for hereditary spherocytosis.

CONCLUSION:

Partial splenic embolization is a safe and effective alternative to splenectomy or partial splenectomy in the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis.

• Authors: Fumio Kimura, Hiroshi Ito, Hiroaki Shimizu, Akira Togawa, Masayuki Otsuka, Hiroyuki Yoshidome, Fumihiko Shimamura, Atsushi Kato, Yuji Nukui, Satoshi Ambiru, Masaru Miyazaki
• Journal: AJR. American journal of roentgenology (AJR Am J Roentgenol) Vol. 181 Issue 4 Pg. 1021-4 (Oct 2003) ISSN: 0361-803X [Print] United States
• PMID: 14500222 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Embolization, Therapeutic (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Spherocytosis, Hereditary (therapy)