Splenic artery embolization is a technique that can be selective or nonselective. The goal of this technique is to reduce the circulating blood flow to the spleen or to cause active splenic necrosis.

Digital subtraction splenic arteriography is an imaging technique that injects iodine contrast through a catheter into the cerebral artery to visualize the splenic artery and vein system. Digital subtraction splenic arteriography is performed to determine the techniques for splenic artery intervention.