Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a fairly common complication of liver cirrhosis; occlusive PVT can be associated with poor prognosis, especially in patients with a prior history of bleeding A ...

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Liver resection remains the main curative option for many patients with primary and secondary liver malignancies, including ...

The portal venous system refers to the veins that drain blood from the intestines, stomach, pancreas, esophagus and spleen into the liver prior to entering the main or systemic circulation. All ...

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Portal Hypertension Symptoms and Their ComplicationsPortal hypertension is a condition in which increased pressure within the portal vein—an important vessel that carries blood from the stomach and ...

Nurses and oncologists need to give portal vein thrombosis a closer look, according to one oncolgy nurse. Despite its deadly potential, portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a frequently overlooked side ...

By comparing blood from the portal vein with blood from the general circulation, the researchers aimed to pinpoint which gut ...

Enlarged blood vessels around your esophagus are called varices. If they rupture, it may be fatal. Variceal banding is a procedure that prevents and treats these ruptures. Advanced liver conditions, ...