Neonatal Rupture of the Spleen: Successful Treatment with Splenic Artery Embolization

AJP Rep. 2021 Mar;11(2):e58-e60. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1727257. Epub 2021 May 27.

Abstract

Neonatal intra-abdominal hemorrhage has been rarely reported in the literature. We report a case of splenic injury in a neonate, highlighting the importance of a high-index suspicion in early recognition of this rare and potentially fatal injury. We report the first case of a neonate who had a splenic rupture and underwent successful endovascular treatment.

Keywords: endovascular treatment; interventional radiology; intra-abdominal hemorrhage; neonatal care; splenic injury; surgical emergency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

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