Risk factors for portal venous thrombosis after splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension

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Authors

Nao Kinjo · Kyushu University

Hirofumi Kawanaka · Kyushu University

Tomohiko Akahoshi · Kyushu University

Morimasa Tomikawa · Kyushu University

Natsumi Yamashita · Kyushu University

Kozo Konishi · Kyushu University

Kiyonori Tanoue ·

Abstract

Large splenic vein diameter and low white cell count are independent risk factors for PVT after splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease and Transplantation Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 97, Issue 6, pp. 910-916

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.7002

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