Portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis

Portal vein thrombosis(PVT) is considered to be a frequent complication of liver cirrhosis. However, unlike PVT in patients without cirrhosis, very few data are available on the natural history and management of PVT in cirrhosis, despite its association with potentially life-threatening conditions,...

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Published in:World journal of hepatology 2014-02, Vol.6 (2), p.64-71
Main Authors: Kinjo, Nao, Kawanaka, Hirofumi, Akahoshi, Tomohiko, Matsumoto, Yoshihiro, Kamori, Masahiro, Nagao, Yoshihiro, Hashimoto, Naotaka, Uehara, Hideo, Tomikawa, Morimasa, Shirabe, Ken, Maehara, Yoshihiko
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticoagulation
cirrhosis
factors
Liver
Minireviews
Portal
Splenectomy
Thrombophilic
thrombosis
vein
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Summary:Portal vein thrombosis(PVT) is considered to be a frequent complication of liver cirrhosis. However, unlike PVT in patients without cirrhosis, very few data are available on the natural history and management of PVT in cirrhosis, despite its association with potentially life-threatening conditions, such as gastroesophageal bleeding and acute intestinal ischemia. Moreover, no consensus regarding PVT in cirrhosis exists. Suggested causes of PVT in cirrhosis include reduced portal blood flow velocity, multiple congenital or acquired thrombophilic factors, inherited or acquired conditions, and derangement of liver architecture. However, the understanding of PVT in cirrhosis is incomplete. In addition, information on the management of PVT in cirrhosis is inadequate. The aims of this review are to:(1) assemble data on the physiopathological mechanism, clinical findings, diagnosis and management of PVT in cirrhosis;(2) describe the principal factors most frequently involved in PVT development; and(3) summarize the recent knowledge concerning diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
ISSN:1948-5182
1948-5182
DOI:10.4254/wjh.v6.i2.64