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Table 3 Use of different embolic agents, and association with complication and need for splenectomy

From: SPLEnic salvage and complications after splenic artery EmbolizatioN for blunt abdomINal trauma: the SPLEEN-IN study

Type of embolic

Number

Percentage

Complications

Splenectomy

Pushable coils

197

84.9

9*

5*

Detachable coils

5

2.2

0*

0*

Vascular plug

14

6.0

4*

2*

Gelatin sponge

3

1.3

0*

0*

Combination of embolic

13

5.6

1*

0*

  1. *p > 0.05
  2. **p < 0.05
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