De novo Portal Vein Thrombosis in Virus-Related Cirrhosis: Predictive Factors and Long-Term Outcomes

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Abstract

Development of collateral vessels was a significant predictive factor for the occurrence of PVT in virus-induced cirrhosis. Spontaneous resolution or unchanged appearance was the most common outcome of thrombosis, which had little influence on prognosis.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease and Transplantation Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 108, Issue 4, pp. 568-574

DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2012.452

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