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Portal vein thrombosis: Prevalence, patient characteristics and lifetime risk: A population study based on 23 796 consecutive autopsies
World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2006 · Vol. 12(13) · pp. 2115–2115
Mats Ögren✉(Uppsala University Hospital)
Abstract
In this population-based study, PVT was found to be more common than indicated by previous clinical series. The markedly excess risk in cirrhosis and hepatic carcinoma should warrant an increased awareness in these patients for whom prospective studies of directed intervention might be considered.
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementLiver Disease and TransplantationUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsMedicinePopulationPortal vein thrombosisInternal medicineOdds ratioCumulative incidenceCirrhosisIncidence (geometry)GastroenterologyMalignancy
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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAutopsyFemaleHumansHypertension, PortalLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedPortal VeinPrevalenceVenous Thrombosis
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