Portal vein thrombosis: A concise review (Review)

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Portal vein thrombosis: A concise review (Review) Via Experimental and therapeutic medicine Exp Ther Med. 2021 Jul;22(1):759. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.10191. Epub 2021 May 13. ABSTRACT Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a frequent complication in cirrhotic patients, but it may also exist as a basic vascular condition even without any liver damage. Local and systemic factors play a significant role in the pathogenesis of PVT; yet, in practice, more than one factor may be identified. PVT can be considered a result of liver fibrosis and hepatic insufficiency. The JAK2 mutation has been accepted as a factor producing PVT. In general, the anticoagulants are recommended but this therapy should be used carefully in treating patients that associate coagulopathy or thrombocytopenia and esophageal varices. Acute PVT without bowel infarction has a good prognosis. In liver cirrhosis, the mortality due to hemorrhage is higher than in chronic PVT. Therefore, for the patients with PVT, the survival rate is decreased by 55% in two years, du e to hepatic insufficiency. Regarding the treatment, LMWH (low molecular weight heparine) is the most utilized in patients with cirrhosis, non-malignancies, infections, or those who are awaiting a liver transplant. DOACs (direct-acting oral anticoagulants) may be used in the rest of the medical conditions, being safe and equal to LMWH. PMID:34035856 | PMC:PMC8135136 | DOI:10.3892/etm.2021.10191 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.