Abstract No. 430 Repeat uterine artery embolization: update on indications and technical findings

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as well as with angiographic findings of active extravasation and/or pseudoaneurysm. Conclusions: IR has an important role to play in the multidisciplinary treatment of splenic trauma. Splenic embolization has been shown to significantly improve splenic salvage rates, although not without the risk of complications. Our reported splenic salvage rate of 98% demonstrates the important role that embolization should play in the management of these patients. Despite the acceptance of this treatment option, questions still remain regarding patient selection, long-term splenic function, and the role of prophylactic vaccination given possible deficiencies in immunologic function after embolization.