Management of Anticoagulation for Portal Vein Thrombosis in Individuals with Cirrhosis : A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Bilodeau, Marc
Huard, Geneviève
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Non-neoplastic portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is an increasingly recognized complication of liver cirrhosis.
It is often diagnosed fortuitously and can be either partial or complete.
The clinical significance of PVT is not obvious except in some situations such as when patients are on the waiting list for liver transplantation.
The only known therapy is anticoagulation which has been shown to permit the disappearance of thrombosis and to prevent further extension.
Anticoagulation is a challenging therapy in individuals with liver cirrhosis because of the well-recognized coagulation abnormalities observed in that setting and because of the increased risk of bleeding, especially from gastrointestinal tract caused by portal hypertension.
We herein review the current knowledge on that topic in order to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the currently proposed therapeutic attitudes in face of the diagnosis of PVT in individuals with cirrhosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Huard, Geneviève& Bilodeau, Marc. 2012. Management of Anticoagulation for Portal Vein Thrombosis in Individuals with Cirrhosis : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Huard, Geneviève& Bilodeau, Marc. Management of Anticoagulation for Portal Vein Thrombosis in Individuals with Cirrhosis : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Huard, Geneviève& Bilodeau, Marc. Management of Anticoagulation for Portal Vein Thrombosis in Individuals with Cirrhosis : A Systematic Review. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489347
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489347