Medicine

Dane J. Rampini, J. A. Cantrell

2026.2.12South African Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.4102/sajr.v30i1.3345

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The findings and treatment in a patient with a splenic arteriovenous fistula causing non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) are highlighted, highlighting the management role of interventional radiology.

Abstract

This case report highlights the findings and treatment in a patient with a splenic arteriovenous fistula causing non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH). Splenic arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare, and their management using percutaneous embolisation is an emerging alternative modality as opposed to open surgical intervention. Contribution: Similar cases have been published; however, few highlight the management role of interventional radiology.

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RAMPINI, Dane J.; CANTRELL, J. A. A rare case of splenic arteriovenous fistula causing portal hypertension, treated by embolisation. South African Journal of Radiology, 2026, 30(1): 3345.