title: An Overview of Splenic Embolization.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to define the role of splenic embolization in trauma patients and in patients presenting for treatment of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension. This article reviews the indications, technical considerations, outcomes, and complications of splenic artery embolization.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Transcatheter splenic artery embolization has a major role in the management of traumatic splenic injuries and as an adjunctive procedure in the treatment of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71130.
authors.forename: Chaitanya
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ahuja
authors.affiliation: 2 Department of Radiology, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, OR.
authors.forename: Khashayar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Farsad
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71130.
authors.forename: Meghna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chadha
mesh_terms: D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D006971:Hypersplenism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries*; D013157:Splenic Artery; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: blunt splenic trauma; hypersplenism; splenic embolization