Preliminary trial of partial splenic embolization via radial artery approach

Partial splenic embolization (PSE) through radial artery utilizing 5 Fr. 125 cm catheter and 1.9 150 or 1.7 165 microcatheter has been conducted in six liver cirrhosis patients with splenomegaly. After inserting the catheters into artery, gelatin sponge particle and/or pushable coil was performed peripheral branches. removing sheath, a compression wristband utilized to stem bleeding punctuated region. Patients were able move immediately following treatment did not require any bed rest. In all, 65%-80% of spleen's volume embolized effectively, no adverse events occurred during procedure. Our data demonstrated technique could bring safe satisfactory results for PSE less discomfort after method.