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[Pylethrombosis following splenectomy (author's transl)].
MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
|October 2, 1981
Summary
Portal vein thrombosis can occur after splenectomy for osteomyelofibrosis. Echography is a useful diagnostic tool for this complication.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Hematology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Context:
- Splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the spleen.
- Osteomyelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder characterized by fibrosis.
- Portal vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the portal vein.
Purpose:
- To report two cases of portal vein thrombosis after splenectomy for osteomyelofibrosis.
- To highlight the diagnostic utility of echography (ultrasound) in these cases.
Summary:
- Two patients who underwent splenectomy for osteomyelofibrosis developed portal vein thrombosis.
- Echography was effectively used as a bedside investigation to diagnose the thrombosis in both cases.
Impact:
- This case series emphasizes the potential risk of portal vein thrombosis post-splenectomy in osteomyelofibrosis patients.
- It underscores the importance of considering echography for early diagnosis and management of this vascular complication.