Splenic Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Gastric Variceal Bleeding Secondary to Splenic Vein Thrombosis Complicated by Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Report of a Case
Splenic vein thrombosis is a relatively common finding in pancreatitis. Gastric variceal bleeding is a life-threatening complication of splenic vein thrombosis, resulting from increased blood flow to short gastric vein. Traditionally, splenectomy is considered the treatment of choice. However, surge...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5116513/ |