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Abstract
This review article aims to discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and management of portal vein thrombosis, either as a primary vascular liver disease in adults and children, or as a complication of liver cirrhosis. In addition, indications and limits of anticoagulant therapy are discussed in detail. 2009 Editrice Gastroenterologica Italiana S.r.l. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19766546 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2009.08.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dig Liver Dis ISSN: 1590-8658 Impact factor: 4.088