At first blush: absence of computed tomography contrast extravasation in Grade IV or V adult blunt splenic trauma should not preclude angioembolization.

Abstract

To clarify the role, indications, and outcomes for angioembolization (AE) of nonoperatively managed (NOM) splenic trauma, the implications of absent contrast blush (CB) on computed tomography of high-grade (IV-V) blunt splenic trauma (BST) in adults were analyzed.