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Interventional radiology in the spleen.

S F Quinn, E vanSonnenberg, G Casola

    Radiology
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Interventional radiology of the spleen is feasible and safe, overcoming previous concerns about bleeding and anatomical challenges. This study demonstrates successful spleen interventions in 35 patients, including biopsies and drainage procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Abdominal Imaging

    Background:

    • Interventional radiology techniques are widely used, but their application to the spleen has been limited.
    • Concerns regarding bleeding and anatomical challenges (colon, pleura) have historically restricted splenic interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the experience with interventional radiology procedures of the spleen.
    • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of these techniques in a clinical setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 35 cases involving percutaneous biopsy, fluid aspiration, and catheter drainage of splenic pathologies.
    • Procedures performed under computed tomographic (CT) or ultrasound guidance.
    • Use of small-gauge needles (22- or 20-gauge) for biopsies.

    Main Results:

    • Successful drainage in 11 of 14 patients requiring intervention.
    • No complications reported for biopsies.
    • Diagnoses included malignancies and infectious processes.
    • Transsplenic procedures on adjacent organs were also performed successfully.

    Conclusions:

    • Interventional radiology procedures of the spleen are feasible.
    • Methods to promote safe application of these techniques are discussed.
    • The study supports the expanded use of interventional radiology for splenic conditions.

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