Should radiologists care about kV? Phantom and clinical study of effects of kV on hemoperitoneum HU in the setting of splenic injuries
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DOI: 10.1007/s10140-019-01738-4
Abstract: Purpose Evaluate the potential effects of X-ray tube voltage (kV) changes on Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements of hemoperitoneum in patients with blunt splenic injuries. Methods Eight different tissue equivalent electron density plugs in the Electron… read more here.
Keywords: different values; 120 140; clinical study; splenic injuries ... See more keywords
SPLENIC ANGIOGRAPHIC EMBOLIZATION IN IV AND V-GRADE SPLENIC INJURIES. DOES IT WORK? OUR EXPERIENCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SPLENIC INJURIES IN THE LAST 14 YEARS
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab160.016
Abstract: Spleen is frequently damaged in abdominal trauma. Patients with splenic injury with hemodynamic instability, peritonism signs or other surgical injuries need emergent surgery. Hemodynamically stable patients are treated conservatively. Splenic embolization is indicated in injuries… read more here.
Keywords: embolization; conservative treatment; splenic injuries; surgery ... See more keywords
Recent trends in the management of isolated high-grade splenic injuries: A nationwide analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003833
Abstract: Recent trend of an overall decreased splenectomy rate was observed in patients with high-grade blunt splenic injuries (BSI) with hemodynamic stability. Further studies are warranted to examine the role of splenic angioembolization for high-grade BSI… read more here.
Keywords: high grade; grade; bsis; splenic injuries ... See more keywords
Splenic Injuries in Native Africans: Presentation, Limitations of Management, and Treatment Outcomes in a Civilian Trauma Service in Southeast Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_53_21
Abstract: Background: Splenic trauma has emerged as a major global health burden, especially in developing nations with limited diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The current trend toward nonoperative management (NOM) and adoption of splenic salvage whenever feasible… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; splenic injuries; management; southeast nigeria ... See more keywords