Portal vein thrombosis

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Portal vein thrombosis
Classification and external resources
Portal vein thrombosis in computertomography.
ICD-10	I 81
ICD-9	452
eMedicine	radio/571

Portal vein thrombosis is a form of venous thrombosis affecting the hepatic portal vein, which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction in the blood supply to the liver.

[edit] Causes

Treatments include anticoagulants, shunts, bypass surgery, and transplants. It also can be medically managed with blood thinners.

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