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Surgical Endoscopy, 2003
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a complication of hepatic disease and a potentially lethal complication of splenectomy. The reported incidence of this complication is low (approximately 1%). However, its true incidence may have been underestimated due to difficulty in making the diagnosis.
M M, Olson, P B, Ilada, K N, Apelgren
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Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a complication of hepatic disease and a potentially lethal complication of splenectomy. The reported incidence of this complication is low (approximately 1%). However, its true incidence may have been underestimated due to difficulty in making the diagnosis.
M M, Olson, P B, Ilada, K N, Apelgren
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Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology, 2007
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can be a difficult clinical problem to assess and manage. A high index of suspicion is needed for a PVT diagnosis given the subtle presentation and potentially serious long-term complications. It should be considered a clue to the presence of one or several underlying disorders, including prothrombotic disorders, whether or
Hector, Rodriguez-Luna, Hugo E, Vargas
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Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can be a difficult clinical problem to assess and manage. A high index of suspicion is needed for a PVT diagnosis given the subtle presentation and potentially serious long-term complications. It should be considered a clue to the presence of one or several underlying disorders, including prothrombotic disorders, whether or
Hector, Rodriguez-Luna, Hugo E, Vargas
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Portal Vein Thrombosis in Cirrhosis
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2017Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the cirrhotic population is a challenging clinical phenomenon requiring a nuanced management approach. Uncertainty exists regarding the clinical significance of PVT in the cirrhotic population because the data for PVT are based mainly on retrospective, small cohort studies. Therefore, strong recommendations regarding the
Michael, Loudin, Joseph, Ahn
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Portal vein thrombosis: A review
The American Journal of Medicine, 1992Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare condition that affects both children and adults. This article reviews the existing literature on PVT, with an emphasis on recent developments. A comprehensive description of etiologic factors and clinical aspects is presented. Treatment issues that remain unresolved are addressed and a framework for the diagnostic
J, Cohen, R R, Edelman, S, Chopra
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Extrahepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis
Seminars in Liver Disease, 2008Noncirrhotic, nontumoral portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is the second most-frequent cause of portal hypertension in the world. General thrombophilic factors can be identified in approximately 60% of patients. PVT may manifest as an acute process. However, the acute episode more frequently is asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic and portal vein thrombosis is ...
Juan Carlos, Garcia-Pagán +2 more
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Portal vein thrombosis, revisited
Digestive and Liver Disease, 2010This review article aims to discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and management of portal vein thrombosis, either as a primary vascular liver disease in adults and children, or as a complication of liver cirrhosis. In addition, indications and limits of anticoagulant therapy are discussed in detail.
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Impact of Portal Vein Thrombosis on the Efficacy of Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation
Digestive and Liver Disease, 2014 Background: Influence of portal vein thrombosis on efficacy of endoscopic variceal banding in patients with cirrhosis or extrahepatic portal vein obstruction has never been evaluated.
Roberto de Franchis +2 more
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Portal Vein Thrombosis and Pancreatic Failure
International Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2001We report a case of a child with portal vein thrombosis presenting with protein losing enteropathy. Helater developed exocrine and endocrine pancreatic failure. This association has not been reported before.
N A, Afzal +3 more
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Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation, 2018
To describe portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the setting of cirrhosis especially in relation to its potential impact on liver transplantation. In addition, the safety and efficacy of anticoagulation is reviewed.PVT in cirrhosis occurs in up to 26% of patients awaiting liver transplantation.
Fanny, Turon +2 more
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To describe portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the setting of cirrhosis especially in relation to its potential impact on liver transplantation. In addition, the safety and efficacy of anticoagulation is reviewed.PVT in cirrhosis occurs in up to 26% of patients awaiting liver transplantation.
Fanny, Turon +2 more
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2011
Portal vein obstruction is a common finding at necropsy where it is usually related to cirrhosis or malignancy of abdominal organs. Noncirrhotic, nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis is uncommon. The main risk factors for noncirrhotic nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis are inflammatory foci in the abdomen, abdominal surgery (particularly splenectomy ...
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Portal vein obstruction is a common finding at necropsy where it is usually related to cirrhosis or malignancy of abdominal organs. Noncirrhotic, nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis is uncommon. The main risk factors for noncirrhotic nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis are inflammatory foci in the abdomen, abdominal surgery (particularly splenectomy ...
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