Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 3, 2026

New Thrombectomy Technique for Total Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Transplantation
Published on: June 27, 2025
[Venous thromboembolism and liver cirrhosis]
M J García-Fuster1, N Abdilla, M J Fabiá
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia. garciafuster_mjo@gva.es
Objective:
despite the endogenous coagulopathy of cirrhosis, some patients do experience thrombophilic states. The American College of Chest Physicians failed to address the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurring among these patients. This study aims to describe the characteristics of cirrhotics patients hospitalized in the last 15 years, and to use the experience gained.
Material And Method:
we retrospectively reviewed all admissions for cirrhosis in our hospital from 1992 to 2007. A total of 17 patients had non-portal venous thromboembolic disease. We recorded risk factors, epidemiological and laboratory data, thrombosis characteristics, and treatment complications.
Results And Conclusions:
approximately 0.8% of all hospitalized patients with cirrhosis had a non-portal VTE despite the elevated INR and low platelet count. We found low serum albumin, acquired antithrombin III, protein C and protein S deficiency, presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, and hyperhomocisteinemia in blood tests. Many patients had hemorragic complications during anticoagulation therapy, and 35% needed blood transfusions.
Related Concept Videos
Cirrhosis II: Pathophysiology
Cirrhosis I: Introduction
Portal Hypertension
Venous Thrombosis I: Introduction
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol abuse, or...
Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder
Cirrhosis is characterized by the scarring of hepatic lobules in the liver, which are replaced by fibrous tissue, affecting the liver's normal functioning. NAFLD, on the other hand, is caused by an excessive build-up of fat in the liver, not related to...
