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Management of splenic abscess: report on 16 cases from a single center
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 06/17/09

Ferraioli G et al. - US-guided percutaneous aspiration of splenic abscesses is a safe and effective procedure. It can be used as a bridge to surgery in patients who are critically ill or have several comorbidities. Percutaneous aspiration may allow complete non-operative healing of splenic abscesses or temporize patients at risk for surgery.

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