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Splenic abscess after arterial embolization: A rare cause of acute abdomen

  • Miguel A.C. Moyon
  • , Gabriel A. Molina*
  • , S. Alexandra Valencia
  • , Veronica M. Basantes
  • , R. Alejandro Mecias
  • , Ruben Parra
  • , Diego R. Yunga
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Hospital IESS HGSF
  • Ecuador at Hospital Iess Quito Sur
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  • HGSF

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Abstract

Splenic abscess is a rare disease and a diagnostic challenge for the medical team. Attributable to its high mortality, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential.A high degree of clinical awareness is required in conjunctionwith aggressive treatment, as misleading symptoms may delay treatment and worsen the patient's prognosis. The management of splenic abscess is based onmedical therapy, antibiotics and splenectomy or percutaneous drainage.We present the case of a 58-year-old patient presented with a splenic abscess after arterial embolization. He underwent surgery and completely recovered.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberrjaa146
JournalJournal of Surgical Case Reports
Volume2020
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

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