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Trans-splenic Embolization Plus Partial Splenic Embolization for Management of Variceal Bleeding Due to Left-Sided Portal Hypertension

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  1. Radiology Department, Policlinico Tor Vergata, University “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy

    Roberto Gandini, Stefano Merolla, Fabrizio Chegai & Sergio Abrignani

  2. Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Hepatology and Liver Transplant Unit, Policlinico Tor Vergata, University “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy

    Ilaria Lenci, Martina Milana & Mario Angelico

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Gandini, R., Merolla, S., Chegai, F. et al. Trans-splenic Embolization Plus Partial Splenic Embolization for Management of Variceal Bleeding Due to Left-Sided Portal Hypertension. Dig Dis Sci 63, 264–267 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-017-4863-9

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