Abstract
This 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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 163-170 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Digestive and Liver Disease |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2010 |
Keywords
- Anticoagulation
- Cirrhosis
- Portal vein thrombosis
- Thrombophilia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology