Massive variceal bleeding secondary to splenic vein thrombosis successfully treated with splenic artery embolization: a case report

Paramythiotis, D; Papavramidis, T; Giavroglou, K; Potsi, S; Girtovitis, F; Michalopoulos, A; Papadopoulos, V; Prousalidis, J

dc.contributor.author	Paramythiotis, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Papavramidis, T	en
dc.contributor.author	Giavroglou, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Potsi, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Girtovitis, F	en
dc.contributor.author	Michalopoulos, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Papadopoulos, V	en
dc.contributor.author	Prousalidis, J	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:59:19Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:59:19Z
dc.date.issued	2010	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/28921
dc.subject	Case Report	en
dc.subject	Portal Hypertension	en
dc.subject	Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding	en
dc.title	Massive variceal bleeding secondary to splenic vein thrombosis successfully treated with splenic artery embolization: a case report	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1186/1752-1947-4-139	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-139	en
heal.publicationDate	2010	en
heal.abstract	INTRODUCTION: Splenic vein thrombosis results in localized portal hypertension called sinistral portal hypertension, which may also lead to massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Symptomatic sinistral portal hypertension is usually best treated by splenectomy, but interventional radiological techniques are safe and effective alternatives in the management of a massive hemorrhage, particularly in cases that have a high surgical risk. CASE PRESENTATION: We	en
heal.journalName	Journal of Medical Case Reports	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1186/1752-1947-4-139	en