Extrahepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis, an Important Cause of Portal Hypertension in Children

Extrahepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis, an Important Cause of Portal Hypertension in Children

One of the most important causes of portal hypertension among children is extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis (EHPVT). The most common risk factors for EHPVT are neonatal umbilical vein catheterization, transfusions, bacterial infections, dehydration, and thrombophilia. Our study aimed to describe t...

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Main Authors: Alina Grama, Alexandru Pîrvan, Claudia Sîrbe, Lucia Burac, Horia Ştefănescu, Otilia Fufezan, Mădălina Adriana Bordea, Tudor Lucian Pop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
portal vein thrombosis
umbilical vein catheter
thrombophilia
upper gastrointestinal bleeding
splenomegaly
children
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/12/2703

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