Retrospective Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Following Splenic Vein Stenting and Splenic Arterial Embolization in Sinistral Portal Hypertension–Related Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Sinistral portal hypertension (SPH) is caused by an obstruction of the splenic vein and is a potential cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Although splenic arterial embolization (SAE) and splenic vein stenting are accepted treatment options for SPH, their outcomes have not been compared directly.