Abstract
Early portal vein thrombosis is a rare but severe posttransplant complication that may lead to graft and/or patient loss. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting and local thrombolysis may represent an easy solution to this major complication of liver transplantation.
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon
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Humans
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Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Portal Vein*
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Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
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Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic*
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Thrombolytic Therapy*
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Venous Thrombosis / etiology*
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Venous Thrombosis / therapy*