Semin intervent Radiol 2011; 28(2): 156-161
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280655
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Acute Thrombosis of Left Portal Vein during Right Portal Vein Embolization Extended to Segment 4

Colette M. Shaw1 , David C. Madoff1
  • 1Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology Section, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Publikationsdatum:
16. Juni 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is an uncommon, but potentially devastating complication of portal vein embolization (PVE). Its occurrence relates to both local and systemic risk factors. In the setting of PVE, precipitating factors include injury to the vessel wall and reduced portal flow. Contributory factors include portal hypertension, hypercoagulopathy, inflammatory processes, malignancy, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, and asplenia. The goal of therapy is to prevent thrombus progression and lyse existing clot. Hepatectomy is impossible if adequate recanalization has not occurred and/or overt portal hypertension develops. The mechanisms for thrombus development, its diagnosis, management, and prognosis are discussed.