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Portal vein thrombosis associated with acute cholecystitis
1At the time this article was written, Leanna Lehner was a student in the PA program at Marietta (Ohio) College. She now practices in vascular surgery at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Michael Sarap is chair of the department of surgery at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge, Ohio. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Portal venous thrombosis (PVT), a rare complication after gallbladder removal surgery, was successfully treated. This case highlights effective management with intravenous antibiotics and anticoagulation for this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Vascular Surgery
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- Portal venous thrombosis (PVT) is an infrequent clinical diagnosis.
- PVT is exceptionally rare following cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of PVT following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- To describe the successful management of post-cholecystectomy PVT.
Main Methods:
- A case of a patient who developed PVT after laparoscopic cholecystectomy was described.
- Treatment involved intravenous antibiotics and anticoagulation therapy.
Main Results:
- The patient successfully recovered after treatment.
- The management strategy for this rare complication was effective.
Conclusions:
- Portal venous thrombosis is a rare but possible complication after cholecystectomy.
- Prompt diagnosis and a combination of antibiotics and anticoagulation can lead to successful outcomes in PVT.
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