Partial x-ray endovascular occlusion of the spleen in pediatric hematological practice
Poliaev, I.A.; Nikanorov, A.I.; Vodolazov, I.A.; Beloborodova, N.V.; Biriukov, A.V.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv 63(7): 18-21
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-3660 PMID: 1788799 Document Number: 370754
Partial roentgenoendovascular occlusion is presented as an alternative to splenectomy in pediatric hematology. Sixty-four children ages 10 months to 14 years underwent partial roentgenoendovascular occlusion for the treatment of blood diseases (beta-thalassemia, Gaucher's disease, histocytosis X). It was concluded that roentgenoendovascular occlusion of the spleen is indicated in the presence of hypersplenism, a greatly enlarged spleen, and the ineffectiveness of conservative therapy. The procedure results in the stabilization of hypersplenism and a reduction is spleen size, making it possible to pursue conservative therapy.