Portal vein thrombosis is associated with an increased risk of bone fractures.

Simon Johannes GairingPeter Robert GalleJörn Markus SchattenbergKarel Kostev Christian Labenz

Published in: PloS one (2022)

PVT is independently associated with a higher incidence of bone fractures. Patients with PVT should be critically evaluated for fracture risk and preventive measures should be considered.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
pulmonary embolism
risk factors
hip fracture