03:36 PM Abstract No. 252 Impact of splenomegaly on survival after bland transarterial embolization for HCC

Hepatic parenchyma normally derives the majority of its blood supply from the portal venous system. However, in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, there is expected to be less portal supply to the parenchyma and a greater reliance on the hepatic arterial system. With bland transarterial embolization (TAE), deprivation of arterial blood supply may have a more detrimental effects on overall hepatic perfusion, function, and survival in this population. Given the high correlation of splenomegaly with portal hypertension, the purpose of this study was to analyze whether the degree of splenomegaly impacts survival after TAE for HCC in a cirrhotic patient population.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Scientific Session 26: Something New, Something Blue (Transplant and Splenic Interventions) Source Type: research