Risk factors and impact of portal vein thrombosis in liver transplantation.

Lorena ReyesJose Ignacio HerreroFernando Rotellar SastreJosé Antonio Páramo

Published in: Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva (2020)

the presence of esophageal/gastric varices, variceal ligation/sclerotherapy, thrombocytopenia and being overweight/obesity was associated with a higher rate of portal vein thrombosis. Advanced stages had an impact on survival.

Keyphrases

risk factors
weight loss
pulmonary embolism
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
physical activity
skeletal muscle