Hepatic Arterial Buffer Response in Liver Transplant Recipients: Implications and Treatment Options

Splenic artery steal syndrome after liver transplantation: A case series and review of literature

“…15 Currently, the treatments for SASS range from interventional radiological ones to surgical ones such as splenic artery ligation, proximal and distal embolization, banding and splenectomy. 13,14,[21][22][23] Despite the wide range of possibilities, proximal splenic artery embolization remains the most popular and preferred intervention because it is less invasive than surgical options with less risk of both intra and postoperative bleeding. 11 It is also known that proximal embolization is much more likely to maintain collateral flow to the spleen than distal embolization.…”