In the transition from the operative to the conservative approach for the polytraumatized
patients who undergo blunt trauma, diagnostic imaging has assumed a pivotal role, currently …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, trauma is the leading cause of
fatal injuries for Americans aged 1–44 years old and the fourth leading overall cause of …

Abstract Background The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) splenic
organ injury scale (OIS) is the most frequently used CT-based grading system for blunt …

Interventional radiology (IR) is a unique specialty that incorporates a diverse set of skills
ranging from imaging, procedures, consultation, and patient management. Understanding …

Computed tomography (CT) is the most commonly used diagnostic modality for blunt
abdominal trauma (BAT), significantly influencing management approaches. Deep learning …

Background This study aimed to compare patient outcomes after splenic angioembolization
(SAE) or splenectomy for isolated severe blunt splenic injury (BSI) with hemodynamic …

Background The spleen is the most commonly injured organ in abdominal trauma.
Guidelines suggest non-operative management (NOM) is preferred over splenectomy for all …

Contained vascular injuries (CVI) of spleen include pseudoaneurysms (PSA) and arterio-
venous fistulae (AV-fistulae), and their reported prevalence varies. Our purpose was to …

Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of
prophylactic angioembolization with observation as primary management strategies for …

Endovascular embolization of bleeding vessels in trauma and non-trauma patients is
frequently used and is an important tool for bleeding control. It is included in the EVTM …