Delayed splenic pseudoaneurysm identification with surveillance imaging

CONCLUSION Routine follow-up CT imaging after high-grade splenic injury identifies splenic artery pseudoaneurysm in a significant proportion of patients. Standardized surveillance imaging for high-grade splenic trauma promotes prospective identification of pseudoaneurysms, allowing for interventions to minimize delayed splenic injury complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; level IV.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: 2022 EAST QUICK SHOT Source Type: research