Splenic artery embolization for the treatment of bleeding gastric varices secondary to splenic vein thrombosis.
Splenic vein thrombosis can lead to gastric varices. Subsequent upper gastrointestinal bleeding may ensue related to the change in venous outflow to the portal system. Vascular surgeons are infrequently asked to assist in the management of this entity. However, with many vascular surgeons providing diverse endovascular-based interventions, understanding catheter-based solutions is imperative. This report presents a case in which arterial embolization was used to treat gastric variceal bleeding.
West Virginia University, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV. Electronic address: patrick.stone@camc.org.
Patrick A
PA
Stone
West Virginia University, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV.
David
D
Phang
West Virginia University, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV.
Bryan
B
Richmond
West Virginia University, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV.
Gurpreet
G
Gill
West Virginia University, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV.
John E
JE
Campbell
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013162:Splenic Vein; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis