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Has anyone else had a Partial Splenic Embolization?

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@colleenyoung

@azkellyw, if I'm understanding correctly, you had a splenic artery embolization (SAE), but it didn't relieve or repair the issues you are having with your spleen. Now your doctor is suggesting that a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) might be the answer. Do I have that right so far?

@gphetteplace @marinab @arqui02000 may have experiencing to share with you about either procedure.

Kelly, I can understand how anxiety ridden this all is. How are you doing? Any update?

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gphetteplace | @gphetteplace | 4 days ago

Hi Kelly,
I developed hepatic artery stenosis after my transplant. The artery was tortuous so they couldn’t put in a stent. Rather than a surgical revision they did a splenic artery embolization, which successfully improved the blood flow to the liver. I had no side effects from the procedure. I’m not sure why they did one on you, and I’m so sorry you’re struggling. I did have refractory ascites/esophageal varices before my transplant and a TIPS was discussed, but I got my transplant before we got that far. For the record, I am incredibly thankful for my transplant. I’m almost 5 years post and feeling great.
Good luck!

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