Abstract | BACKGROUND: Portal vein thrombosis is a rare but potentially fatal complication of splenectomy. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence, risk factors, treatment and outcome of portal vein thrombosis after splenectomy in a large series of patients. METHODS: All patients who had undergone a splenectomy in the University Hospital, Rotterdam, between 1984 and 1997 were reviewed retrospectively. Splenectomy that was followed by symptomatic portal vein thrombosis was selected for analysis. Risk factors for portal vein thrombosis were sought. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | M van't Riet, J W Burger, J M van Muiswinkel, G Kazemier, M R Schipperus, H J Bonjer |
Journal | The British journal of surgery
(Br J Surg)
Vol. 87
Issue 9
Pg. 1229-33
(Sep 2000)
ISSN: 0007-1323 [Print] England |
PMID | 10971433
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anticoagulants
- Drug Combinations
- Warfarin
- Heparin
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Anticoagulants
(therapeutic use)
- Child
- Drug Combinations
- Heparin
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Portal Vein
- Retrospective Studies
- Splenectomy
(adverse effects)
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator
(therapeutic use)
- Venous Thrombosis
(diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)
- Warfarin
(therapeutic use)
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