Long-Term Outcome of Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis in Cirrhosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Little is known about the long-term outcome of cirrhotic patients with splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT). This prospective cohort study aimed to describe the clinical presentation, bleeding incidence, thrombotic events, and mortality in patients with SVT associated with cirrhosis.

Methods

Among 604 consecutive patients with SVT enrolled over 2 years, 149 had cirrhosis. Major bleeding, thrombotic events, and all-cause mortality were recorded during a 2-year follow-up. In a subgroup, the degree of recanalization with or without anticoagulation therapy, and the correlation between clinical events and liver disease severity were also investigated.

Results

The most common thrombosis sites were the portal (88%) and mesenteric veins (34%). At presentation, 50% of

SUBMITTER: Senzolo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6092393 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature