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Rescue splenic artery embolization in an adult patient of sickle cell disease presented with acute splenic sequestration crisis.

Satarupa MohapatraPrabodha Kumar DasP Bhaskar RaoManoj Kumar NayakKrantisurya ManeBiswajit Sahoo
Published in: Emergency radiology (2024)
Splenic artery embolization may be considered a lifesaving procedure in patients with acute splenic sequestration, where the risk of splenectomy can be high. Adequate post-procedure supportive care is vital for preventing complications.
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