Defining the Role of Angioembolization in Pediatric Isolated Blunt Solid Organ Injury
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In brief
In brief
This National Trauma Data Bank study analyzed angiography use in pediatric blunt solid organ injuries (spleen, liver, kidney) from 2010-2014. Angiography utilization nearly doubled during the study period and was associated with older age, higher injury severity, and reduced need for surgical intervention.
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Purpose
To determine the incidence and outcomes of angiography in pediatric patients with blunt solid organ injury (SOI).
Methods
The National Trauma Data Bank (2010–2014) was queried for patients ≤19 years who experienced isolated blunt SOI. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate characteristics associated with radiological and surgical intervention.
Results
Patients with isolated blunt injuries to the spleen (n = 7542), liver (n = 4549), and kidney (n = 2640) were identified. Use of angiography increased yearly from 1.6% to 3.1% of cases (p = 0.001) and was associated with older age (OR 2.61 [CI: 1.94–3.50], p