John J. Park MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jinha Park MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Speakers Bureau, Bayer AG Advisory Board, Guerbet SA Advisory Board, Koninklijke Philips NV

Jonathan M. Kessler MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Although trauma remains a key indication for many minimally-invasive splenic interventions, other non-traumatic indications are becoming more common as advances in transcatheter techniques offer novel and viable alternatives to surgery. As a result, it is important to have a firm understanding of splenic anatomy and the pathophysiology behind these other treatable types of splenic disorders. 1. Review the anatomy and pathophysiology involved in selected non-traumatic splenic disorders, including splenic vascular anomalies, gastric varices due to sinistral portal hypertension, and hypersplenic thrombocytopenia 2. Provide the reader with the various indications, diagnostic imaging, interventions, contraindications, and potential complications related to non-trauma related splenic interventions. 3. Study real case examples of different splenic interventions in order to showcase various imaging and interventional techniques in the treatment of various spleen-related disorders.  

A. Splenic anatomy B. Pathophysiology of selected disorders related to the spleen. C. Current indications for splenic interventions in the non-trauma settingc. D. Highlight minimally-invasive techniques employed in the treatment of disorders related to the spleen. E. Key imaging and interventional points related to splenic interventions.  

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Park, J, Park, J, Kessler, J, Minimally-Invasive Interventions in the Treatment of Non-Traumatic Splenic Disorders—A Whirlwind Tour of Splenic Vascular Anomalies, Gastric Varices Secondary to Sinistral Hypertension, and Hypersplenic Thrombocytopenia.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016794.html