Conservative management of isolated splenic abscess in children.

Introduction: Isolated splenic abscesses (SAs) are rare in children. We report a single-center experience with emphasis on their diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and outcome.

Methods: This is a retrospective review.

Management of splenic abscess in children by percutaneous drainage.

Background/purpose: Isolated splenic abscesses are rare in pediatric patients. The recommended treatment in the literature has been in favor of splenectomy, although conservative treatment with splenic preservation is being increasingly reported. We report successful management of 4 pediatric patients with splenic abscess by needle aspirations and antibiotics.