Clinical observation of using partial splenic embolization to treat idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of using partial splenic embolization(PSE) to treat refractory idiopathic throbocytopenic purpura(ITP).Methods:Using partial splenic embolization to treat 20 cases of refractory ITP,then we evaluated the effects.Results:All cases were effective in the short term;3 cases relapsed three months after operation,85% was effective;5 cases relapsed in the long ferm,75% was effective;5 cases missed visit after one year,5 cases relapsed,66.7% was effective.Conclusion:PSE has good effect,its operation wound is little,with little complications and the patients suffer little pain.It reserves the spleen's immunity function,so it is a safe and reliable method to treat refractory ITP.