Partial splenic embolization for refractory thrombocytopenia

When the platelet count falls below 20¥ 109/L, the risk of spontaneous life threatening hemorrhage is concerning for both physician and patient. When medical management fails, splenectomy is often used to manage the severe thrombocytopenia before spontaneous, life-threatening gastrointestinal or int...

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Main Author: Irwin M. Best
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
Subjects:
ITP
Online Access:https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/248