Experimental study and clinical utilization of partial splenic embolization in treating traumatic spleen rupture

Objective To investigate the effects of partial splenic embolization (PSE) on the stanching effect and spleen tissue regenerating process in the ones with traumatic spleen rupture. Methods 20 rabbit experimental models with traumatic spleen rupture were performed PSE and stanching effect and process of spleen tissue regeneration were observed. 2 patients with traumatic spleen rupture (Gall and Scheele classification:2) were treated by PSE and follow\|up survey were performed. Results The result of the experiment showed that the PSE's stanching effect was perfect (the mean time of the stanching was 128.34 seconds). The spleen tissue could regenerate to the normal level on the 16th week after the operation. Clinical observation showed that the PSE had a effective stanching in 2 patients who suffer from traumatic spleen rupture (Gall and Scheele classification:1～2). Manipulation of this technique was simple, lesion was small, and there was no complication. Conclusion PSE can not only treat traumatic spleen rupture but also preserve the spleen tissue as much as possible. It is a good method of preserving the spleen.