Noninvasive Management of Complications From Splenic Artery Aneurysm Embolization After Liver Transplant: A Case Report

Exp Clin Transplant. 2022 Feb;20(2):218-221. doi: 10.6002/ect.2020.0531. Epub 2021 Jun 17.

Abstract

Splenic artery aneurysms are more common in patients with cirrhosis than in the general population. We report the case of a patient with a history of an orthotopic liver transplant who developed an enlarging splenic artery aneurysm that was treated with splenic artery embolization. He developed extensive portal vein thrombosis and subsequently splenic abscess. Both complications were managed endovascularly, with catheter-directed thrombolysis and percutaneous drains. This case illustrates the possible complications after splenic artery embolization and demonstrates the nonsurgical options for treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm* / etiology
  • Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Splenic Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Artery / surgery
  • Splenic Diseases*
  • Treatment Outcome