Splenic rupture in a patient on antiplatelet therapy – the role of splenic angioembolization

Splenic rupture in a patient on antiplatelet therapy – the role of splenic angioembolization

The case of a 74-year-old patient, the victim of an accidental fall, with sequelae stroke under double antiplatelet medication (Clopidogrel, Aspirin) is presented. Examination of the abdominopelvic CT with an intravenous contrast agent reveals an AAST-OIS grade III splenic rupture with active bleedi...

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Main Authors: D.P. VENTER, Mircea BEURAN, L. GULIE, C. OPRESCU, M. BRATU, Mircea VENTER, Alexandru CHIOTOROIU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2020-12-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Medical Practice
Subjects:
splenic rupture
antiplatelet agents
interventional radiology
Online Access:https://rjmp.com.ro/articles/2020.4/RJMP_2020_4_Art-17.pdf

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