Association of endoscopic variceal treatment with portal venous system thrombosis in liver cirrhosis: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association of endoscopic variceal treatment (EVT) with portal venous system thrombosis (PVST) in liver cirrhosis is still unclear.

Methods

PVST was assessed by contrast-enhanced CT or MRI in 406 cirrhotic patients from our prospective database. Case and control groups, which are defined as patients with and without PVST, respectively, were matched at a ratio of 1:1 according to age, gender, Child-Pugh class, and MELD score. History of EVT was reviewed. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for PVST. Odds ratios (ORs) were calculated. Subgroup analyses were further performed in terms of degree and location of PVST.

Results

Overall, 109 patients each were included in case and control groups. The case group had a significantly

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9102139 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature