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Management of splenic and/or hepatic pseudoaneurysm following abdominal trauma in pediatric patients. / Manejo del pseudoaneurisma esplénico y/o hepático después de un traumatismo abdominal en pediatría.
Betancourth Alvarenga, J E; Santiago Martínez, S; Jiménez Gómez, S J; San Vicente Vela, M B; Gaspar Pérez, M; Álvarez García, N; Güizzo, J R; Jiménez Arribas, P; Esteva Miró, C; Núñez García, B.
Affiliation
  • Betancourth Alvarenga JE; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Santiago Martínez S; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Jiménez Gómez SJ; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • San Vicente Vela MB; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Gaspar Pérez M; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Álvarez García N; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Güizzo JR; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Jiménez Arribas P; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Esteva Miró C; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
  • Núñez García B; Pediatric Surgery Department. Parc Taulí Healthcare Corporation Consortium. Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain).
Cir Pediatr ; 35(2): 80-84, 2022 Apr 01.
Article in En, Es | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35485756
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Splenic and hepatic pseudoaneurysm (PA) is a rare arteriovenous injury that may occur following abdominal trauma. The most frequent complication of PA is late rupture, which can lead to hemodynamic instability. The objective of this study was to describe our experience in the management of visceral PA. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

A retrospective study of patients under 15 years of age with blunt abdominal trauma associated with splenic and/or hepatic injury treated from 2012 to 2020 was carried out. PA formation and management were analyzed. All patients underwent CT-scan, which allowed trauma grade to be established, and also control contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in the first week following trauma. If PA was confirmed, angiography ± percutaneous embolization were performed.

RESULTS:

A total of 32 patients with blunt trauma were included. Mean age was 8.7 ± 3.2 years (2-15 years). 68.7% (n = 22) of patients were male. Median trauma grade was grade III (grades II-IV). 33.3% (n = 5/15) of patients developed splenic PA, and 5.8% (n = 1/17) of patients developed hepatic PA, with mean diagnostic time being 3.7 ± 3 (3-8) days. PA formation was associated with higher severity scores, with a mean difference of 15.6 ± 5.3 (95% CI 4.3726.14 p < 0.008). All PA cases - except for one, which required urgent splenectomy - were treated with embolization (85.7%) (n = 5/6).

CONCLUSION:

Visceral PA is underdiagnosed, with an incidence higher than reported. Imaging studies (CEUS) are required prior to discharge in the presence of severe trauma. Treatment remains controversial, but we recommend percutaneous embolization, with splenectomy being reserved for unstable patients.
RESUMEN

INTRODUCCION:

Los pseudoaneurismas (PA) esplénicos y hepáticos son lesiones arteriovenosas raras que se pueden desarrollar tras un traumatismo abdominal. La rotura tardía es su complicación más frecuente que puede conducir a inestabilidad hemodinámica. El objetivo del presente es presentar nuestra experiencia en el manejo de los PA viscerales.

METODOLOGIA:

Estudio retrospectivo en pacientes menores de 15 años con traumatismo abdominal cerrado con lesión esplénica y/o hepática, entre 2012-2020. Se analizó el desarrollo de PA y el manejo realizado. En todos los pacientes se realizó tomografía computarizada estableciendo el grado del traumatismo, y estudio control en la primera semana postratumatismo mediante ecografía con contraste (CEUS). Si se confirmaba un PA se procedió a angiograma ± embolización percutánea.

RESULTADOS:

Un total de 32 pacientes con traumatismo cerrado, edad media 8,7 ± 3,2 años (2-15 años), 68,7% (n = 22) hombres y mediana de grado de traumatismo grado III (grado II-IV), 33,3% (n = 5/15) desarrollaron un PA esplénico y 5,8% (n = 1/17) desarrollaron un PA hepático con tiempo diagnóstico medio de 3,7 ± 3 (3-8) días. El desarrollo de PA se asoció a mayor puntuación en el índice de severidad con una diferencia de medias de 15,6 ± 5,3 (CI 95% 4,3726,14 p < 0,008). Todos los PA se trataron mediante embolización un 85,7% (n = 5/6) excepto una esplenectomía urgente.

CONCLUSION:

Los PA viscerales están infradiagnosticados, con una incidencia mayor a la reportada. Consideramos que un estudio de imagen (CEUS) debe ser realizado previo al alta en los traumatismos severos. El tratamiento sigue siendo controversial sin embargo, recomendamos la embolización percutánea reservando la esplenectomía para paciente inestables.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Aneurysm, False / Abdominal Injuries Type of study: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: En / Es Journal: Cir Pediatr Year: 2022 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Aneurysm, False / Abdominal Injuries Type of study: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: En / Es Journal: Cir Pediatr Year: 2022 Document type: Article