Yttrium-90 Radioembolization for Cirrhosis-Associated Thrombocytopenia

The Interventional Radiologists will inject a dose of Yttrium 90 into your spleen through a small catheter placed in your femoral artery.The entire treatment visit is an outpatient procedure. You will only be admitted to the hospital if the physician deems it necessary due to any symptoms you may experience after the treatment is given. This visit may take 6 to 8 hours.