Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3263904 | Digestive and Liver Disease | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This review article aims to discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and management of portal vein thrombosis, either as a primary vascular liver disease in adults and children, or as a complication of liver cirrhosis. In addition, indications and limits of anticoagulant therapy are discussed in detail.
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Authors
Massimo Primignani,