Splenic partial embolization in treatment of hypersplenism using a mixture of silk threads and gelfoam

Objective:To explore the clinical application of partial splenic embolization (PSE),find a economic and effective embolizing agent .Methods:11 cases with secondary hypersplenism were treated by PSE using a mixture of silk threads and gelfoam.The embolized area was about 50%～70%.Related data before and after treatment were obtained and compared.Results:In all cases,the spleens were shrinked and necrosis was observed to a certain extent,the blood flow of arteries reduced about 50%.WBC and platelet counts increased after the third day and maintained at normal range a year later except one case died on failure of liver function.The clinical effective rate of PSE was 100%.Conclusion:PSE is a high efficient method for treatment of hypersplenism.