Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 20, 2025

New Thrombectomy Technique for Total Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Transplantation
08:45

New Thrombectomy Technique for Total Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Transplantation

Published on: June 27, 2025

758

Portal Vein Thrombosis in Cirrhosis

Akash Shukla1, Suprabhat Giri1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology
|June 9, 2022
PubMed

Keywords:
ACLF, acute-on-chronic liver failureBCS, Budd–Chiari syndromeDOACs, direct-acting oral anticoagulantsEASL, European Association for the Study of the LiverHCC, hepatocellular carcinomaHVPG, hepatic venous pressure gradientINR, international normalized ratioJAK2, Janus Kinase 2LMWH, low molecular weight heparinLT, liver transplantMELD, Model for End-Stage Liver DiseaseMTHFR, methyltetrahydrofolate reductaseNASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitisNO, nitric oxideNSBBs, non-selective beta-blockersPV, portal veinPVT, Portal vein thrombosisRCT, randomized controlled trialSMA, superior mesenteric arterySMV, superior mesenteric veinSVT, splanchnic vein thrombosisTIPS, Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntUNOS, United Network for Organ SharingVEGF, vascular endothelial growth factorsVKAs, vitamin K antagonistsVKORC1, vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1anticoagulationcirrhosiseNOS, endothelial nitric oxide synthasenon-tumoral portal vein thrombosisportal hypertensionrTPA, recombinant tissue plasminogen activatortransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntvWF, von Willebrand factor

More Related Videos

Measurement of the Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient and Transjugular Liver Biopsy07:10

Measurement of the Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient and Transjugular Liver Biopsy

Published on: June 18, 2020

21.0K
Invasive Hemodynamic Characterization of the Portal-hypertensive Syndrome in Cirrhotic Rats09:37

Invasive Hemodynamic Characterization of the Portal-hypertensive Syndrome in Cirrhotic Rats

Published on: August 1, 2018

15.1K

Related Concept Videos

Venous Thrombosis I: Introduction01:30

Venous Thrombosis I: Introduction

Venous thrombosis, the most common disorder of the veins, involves the formation of a thrombus or blood clot associated with vein inflammation. It can be classified as either superficial vein thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis.Superficial Vein Thrombosis: This involves the formation of a thrombus in a superficial vein, usually the greater or lesser saphenous vein. Though less severe than deep vein thrombosis (DVT), SVT can lead to complications if untreated.Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): This...
47
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care01:29

Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care

Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
29
Esophageal Varices-I: Introduction01:24

Esophageal Varices-I: Introduction

Esophageal varices are dilated, tortuous veins which are found mainly in the submucosa of the lower esophagus but which may also appear higher up or extend into the stomach. They develop due to increased pressure in the portal venous system, often as a result of liver cirrhosis. This condition scars and damages the liver, impeding normal blood flow through the portal vein. To compensate, blood seeks alternative pathways, forming fragile new vessels (varices) in the esophagus and stomach. These...
367
Venous Thrombosis II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:20

Venous Thrombosis II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

The key difference between Superficial Vein Thrombosis (SVT) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) lies in their location and severity.Clinical ManifestationsSVT typically presents with localized pain, tenderness, and redness along the course of a superficial vein, often accompanied by a palpable, cord-like structure under the skin. This condition is usually less dangerous than DVT but can be uncomfortable and may lead to complications such as cellulitis or, rarely, a clot extension into the deep...
43
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management01:28

Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management

Esophageal varices often manifest as gastrointestinal bleeding episodes, presenting symptoms like hematemesis (vomiting of blood), hematochezia (passing fresh blood via the rectum), and melena (black, tarry stools). Other signs can include weight loss, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, pruritus, altered mental status, and muscle cramps.
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
154
Overview of Systemic Veins01:11

Overview of Systemic Veins

Systemic veins are crucial blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood from various body tissues back to the heart. There are three systemic veins that return deoxygenated blood to the heart, they are as follows.
The coronary sinus, the heart's principal vein, resides in the coronary sulcus on the heart's posterior aspect. This broad venous channel receives nearly all venous blood from the myocardium, the heart muscle. It is fed by three primary veins: the great cardiac vein, the...
724