Research article summary (published 30 Jan 2007):

Percutaneous image-guided splenic procedures: update on indications, technique, complications, and outcomes.

Full Abstract

Percutaneous image-guided splenic procedures are seldom performed due to fear of complications, mainly hemorrhage. Percutaneous splenic invasive procedures are, however, safe, and in most cases, the complication rates are similar to those of other abdominal organs. In most patients, biopsy of a focal splenic lesion establishes the diagnosis. Aspiration and drainage of splenic collections are performed obviating the need for splenectomy. In this review we describe the indications, technique, complications, and outcomes of percutaneous splenic biopsy, aspiration, and drainage.

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Author information

Author/s: Lieberman, Sivan (S); Libson, Eugene (E); Sella, Tamar (T); Lebensart, Pinchas (P); Sosna, Jacob (J);

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Hospital, P.O.B. 12000, Jerusalem, Israel 91120. sivanlieberman(-atsign-)hotmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR (Semin Ultrasound CT MR), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Feb; vol 28 (issue 1) : pp 57-63

Dates: Created 2007/03/19; Completed 2007/12/31;

PMID: 17366709, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Biopsy, Needle - methods Drainage - methods Humans Radiography, Interventional

Splenic Diseases - pathology; therapy Suction - methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography, Interventional

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