Splenic Diseases
The fellow should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation and etiology of splenic abscesses
- Describe the treatment options for splenic abscess including indications for surgical vs percutaneous drainage
- Demonstrate an understanding of the etiology of non-traumatic splenic hemorrhage
- Describe the differences in treatment for non-traumatic vs traumatic splenic hemorrhage
Resources
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Topic Summary
- Overview Article
- Gutama Barite; Wothe, Jillian K.; et. al., Surgical Infections. 2022.
Splenectomy versus Imaging-Guided Percutaneous Drainage for Splenic Abscess: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Gutama Barite; Wothe, Jillian K.; et. al., Surgical Infections. 2022.
- Additional Resources
- Gasparetto, Alessandro, MD; Alonso, Jaime, MD; et. al., J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2023.
Safety and Effectiveness of Sclerotherapy for Nonparasitic Splenic Cysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Coco Danilo; Leanza Silvana; Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2019.
Indications for Surgery in Non-Traumatic Spleen Disease
- Gasparetto, Alessandro, MD; Alonso, Jaime, MD; et. al., J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2023.