Portal vein thrombosis: a review.
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.
Cohen
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Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.
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Chopra
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D006801:Humans; D011169:Portal Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy