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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Splenectomy is recommended for all patients with bleeding varices associated with isolated splenic vein thrombosis. Splenectomy eliminates venous collateral out flow, decompresses surrounding varices.

Surgery

Splenectomy is recommended for all patients with bleeding varices associated with isolated splenic vein thrombosis. splenectomy eliminates venous collateral out flow, decompresses surrounding varices.

Splenic arterial embolization:

• Rarely studied, associated with splenic abscess, and is recommended for patients with high operative risk and patients with diffuse metastatic disease.