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Portal Vein Thrombosis as the First Sign of Nephrotic Syndrome
Portal vein thrombosis can occur in patients with nephrotic syndrome. Learn key diagnostic and treatment considerations by reading this Case Study of a 52-year-old man admitted with abdominal pain.
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Prophylaxis of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Acute Variceal Bleed
Praveen Sharma; Amit Agrawal; Barjesh C Sharma; Shiv K Sarin Disclosures J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2011;26 (6):996-1003.
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Safe Anticoagulation Timing After Variceal Bleeding and Acute Portal Vein Thrombus: A Narrative Review
Background: Acute portal vein thrombus (APVT) refers to the abrupt occlusion of the portal vein and often requires anticoagulation. Oesophageal varices may occur in patients with cirrhosis and APVT ...
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Melphalan chemosaturation with percutaneous hepatic artery perfusion and hepatic vein isolation for primary or metastatic cancer in the liver
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Melphalan chemosaturation with percutaneous hepatic ...