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Partial Splenic Embolization Versus Splenectomy for the Management of Hypersplenism in Cirrhotic Patients
World Journal of Surgery, 06/15/09
Amin MA et al. - Partial splenic embolization is an effective therapeutic modality for the treatment of hypersplenism secondary to chronic liver disease. It is a simple, rapid procedure that is easily performed under local anesthesia; and it allows preservation of adequate splenic tissue to safeguard against overwhelming infection.
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