Abstract
Introduction: Splenic vein thrombosis(SVT) is a relatively common finding in pancreatitis and SVT associated gastric variceal bleeding(GVB) could be sometimes a life-threatening complication. Traditionally splenectomy is considered the treatment of choice for SVT, however, surgical procedure in necrotizing pancreatitis is difficult and risky because of severe inflammation, adhesion, and bleeding tendency. Herein, we report a case of GVB secondary to SVT complicated by necrotizing pancreatitis which was successfully treated with splenic artery embolization(SAE).
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