Open AccessAcute portal vein thrombosis after liver transplant presenting with subtle ultrasound abnormalities: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Thomas Couri,
Carla Harmath,
Talia Baker,
Anjana Pillai
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
world journal of hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 55
ISSN - 1948-5182
DOI - 10.4254/wjh.v11.i2.234
Subject(s) - medicine , liver transplantation , thrombosis , radiology , portal vein thrombosis , angioplasty , cirrhosis , thrombolysis , stent , surgery , cardiology , transplantation , myocardial infarction
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after liver transplantation (LT) is an uncommon complication with potential for significant morbidity and mortality that transplant providers should be cognizant of. Recognizing subtle changes in post-operative ultrasounds that could herald but do not definitively diagnose PVT is paramount.