A Case of Portal Vein Thrombosis by Protein C and S Deficiency Completely Recanalized by Anticoagulation Therapy
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare form of venous thrombosis that affects the hepatic portal vein flow, which can lead to portal hypertension. Treatment of PVT includes anticoagulants, thrombolysis, insertion of shunts, bypass surgery, and liver transplantation. Single anticoagulation therapy is...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Chonnam National University Medical School
2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252510/ |