Open AccessPortal vein thrombosis after cesarean section in a patient on prolonged bed rest due to threatened preterm labor
Author(s) -
Hibi Arata,
Mogi Kazumasa
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1405
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , thrombosis , portal vein thrombosis , pregnancy , surgery , rest (music) , bed rest , doppler ultrasound , radiology , genetics , biology
Key Clinical Message Portal vein thrombosis is a rare but life‐threatening complication during pregnancy and postpartum period. Color Doppler ultrasound is useful for prompt diagnosis. Although the risk of complications should be considered, successful pregnancy with comorbid portal vein thrombosis is possible with appropriate anticoagulation therapy and close monitoring.