Publications by authors named "Stephen R Carlson"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the immune status of patients who underwent splenic embolization (SE) following traumatic injuries to guide future immunization strategies.
- Patients receiving SE were compared to those who had splenectomies (SP) and control patients with blunt abdominal trauma but no significant injuries, revealing no major differences in immune markers, apart from slightly higher suppressor T-cell levels in the SP group.
- The findings indicate that patients who had SE have immunologic profiles similar to control patients, suggesting SE is a safe treatment option, but further research with larger groups is needed to establish vaccine protocols.
