Feasibility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided embolization of the splenic vein

Endoscopy 2007; 39: E3-E4
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-944725

Unusual cases and technical notes

K. Matthes¹ , D. Sahani² , N. S. Holalkere² , M. Mino-Kenudson³ , W. R. Brugge¹

¹ Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
² Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
³ Gastrointestinal Pathology Service, Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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