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  • Title: Percutaneous splenic embolization of the splenic artery in the treatment of hypersplenism.
    Author: Pisco JM, Reis AP, Fernandes MO, Martins JM.
    Journal: Acta Med Port; 1992 Sep; 5(8):433-6. PubMed ID: 1442193.
    Abstract:
    Percutaneous splenectomy was performed in 6 patients with hypersplenism. Peripheral blood cell counts improved in 5 of the patients. The authors review the indications, technique and complications of percutaneous splenic embolization. It is concluded that medical splenectomy is an effective method particularly to alleviate symptoms of hypersplenism.
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