Year 2023 / Volume 115 / Number 12
Editorial
Treatment of portal vein thrombosis in cirrhosis patients

682-685

DOI: 10.17235/reed.2023.9800/2023

Luis Téllez, Antonio Guerrero, Agustín Albillos Martínez,

Abstract
Portal vein thrombosis is an uncommon complication in patients with cirrhosis, typically manifesting in the advanced stages of the disease. Although robust evidence is lacking, anticoagulation is indicated in specific patient subgroups, either those with severe portal occlusion or those requiring attempted portal recanalization due to their unique transplant situation. Beyond recanalization, anticoagulation appears to exert a beneficial effect on the natural history of cirrhosis, which raises uncertainties about the appropriateness of discontinuing it once initiated.
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Publication history

Received: 25/06/2023

Accepted: 04/07/2023

Online First: 31/07/2023

Published: 12/12/2023

Article Online First time: 36 days

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