Management of grade V splenic injury with splenic artery embolization in pregnancy: A case report
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Kumaressan Ragunathan1, Jane Thorn2
1Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.
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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