The role of partial splenic artery embolization in the management of refractory esophageal variceal bleeding due to portal vein thrombosis

The role of partial splenic artery embolization in the management of refractory esophageal variceal bleeding due to portal vein thrombosis

Abstract Background Gastro-esophageal variceal hemorrhage (GEVH) is one of the major causes of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding in children. Medical, endoscopic, angiographic, and surgical interventions can be utilized in treatment. In this case report, we describe partial splenic artery e...

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Main Authors: Büşra Tetik Dinçer, Nafiye Urgancı, Aylin Hasanefendioğlu Bayrak, Özlem Durmaz, İlgin Özden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Gastro-esophageal variceal bleeding
Partial splenic artery embolization
Portal vein thrombosis
Umbilical vein catheterization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05414-0
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