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Portal vein thrombosis: a review
J Cohen1, R R Edelman, S Chopra
1Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.
The American Journal of Medicine
|February 1, 1992
Abstract:
Portal 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 work-up and management of patients with PVT is provided.