Partial splenic embolization in beta-thalassemia major : A case report

Partial splenic embolization in beta-thalassemia major : A case report

Partial splenic arterial embolization was performed in a thalassemic child for hypersplenism manifested by splenomegaly, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia requiring frequent erythrocyte transfusion. During a follow-up period of 11 months, his hematological parameters improved significantly and the spleen size decreased. Partial splenic embolization could be an alternative therapy to surgical splenectomy for thalassemic children with hypersplenism.

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Turkish Journal of Pediatrics-Cover
  • ISSN: 0041-4301
  • Yayın Aralığı: 6
  • Başlangıç: 1958
  • Yayıncı: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Çocuk Sağlığı Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü
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