A rare case of splenic hematoma after percutaneous drainage of splenic abscess with infective endocarditis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Infective endocarditis with splenic abscesses remains a complex and unusual clinical scenario. We present a rare case of splenic hematoma caused by percutaneous drainage of splenic abscess with infective endocarditis. After antibiotic therapy, mitral valve replacement combined with splenectomy was performed simultaneously. When infective endocarditis is complicated with splenic abscess, splenectomy rather than percutaneous drainage of the splenic abscess is preferred to lower the risk of splenic haemorrhage and eradicate the source of infection. The order of surgery is controversial and should be considered according to the patient's general condition.
Authors: Xuejie Li, Jiaying Chen, Zhuling Fan
Institutions: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Sichuan University, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Sichuan Agricultural University
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415323470
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