Neonatal Rupture of the Spleen: Successful Treatment with Splenic Artery Embolization

Abstract

Neonatal intra-abdominal hemorrhage has been rarely reported in the literature. We report a case of splenic injury in a neonate, highlighting the importance of a high-index suspicion in early recognition of this rare and potentially fatal injury. We report the first case of a neonate who had a splenic rupture and underwent successful endovascular treatment.

Keywords

• splenic injury
• endovascular treatment
• interventional radiology
• neonatal care
• intra-abdominal hemorrhage
• surgical emergency