Splenic Infarction Overview
Learn About Splenic Infarction
Splenic infarction is the death of tissue (necrosis) in the spleen due to a blockage in blood flow.
Common causes of splenic infarction include:
- Blood clots from the heart
- Blood cancer, such as lymphoma or leukemia
- Diseases in which the blood clots more easily, such as sickle cell disease
- Inflammation of the pancreas or a mass in the pancreas pressing on the blood vessels to the spleen
Froedtert Andthe Medical College Of Wisconsin Community Physicians Inc
Peter Rossi is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Germantown, Wisconsin. Dr. Rossi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Infarction. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rossi is currently accepting new patients.
The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc
Michael Malinowski is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Malinowski and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Infarction. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Malinowski is currently accepting new patients.
Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Vikram Kashyap is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Muskegon, Michigan. Dr. Kashyap and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Splenic Infarction. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kashyap is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: September 09, 2023
Published By: Debra G. Wechter, MD, FACS, General Surgery Practice Specializing in Breast Cancer, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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