PORTAL vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common and serious complication in patients with liver cirrhosis. It can lead to obstructed ...

For patients without cancer and cirrhosis, mean age at time ... with extrahepatic PVT also had intrahepatic thrombosis (54%) and/or in the splenic vein (42%), and/or in superior mesenteric vein ...

In conclusion, most patients had a combination of local and systemic risk factors for PVT. We observed that partial/complete recanalization was more frequent in patients treated with ...

25, 2024 — Researchers discovered liver resident macrophages' pivotal role in defending against gut bacteria and related substances entering via the portal vein, particularly under compromised ...

Compression socks also prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in people who are at high risk. What is the recommended compression level for compression ...

The PlayStation Portal remote player (PS Portal)– Sony’s first dedicated remote play device– has got a new system software update, Hiromi Wakai, VP of Product Management, Sony Interactive ...

Kidney cancers are unique for a few reasons. One reason is that renal cell carcinoma can grow directly into the veins that drain the kidney and run up toward the heart. This growth of cancer into the ...

Itching is a common symptom of chronic liver diseases. Treatment options include avoiding scratching, using mild soaps, applying topical creams, taking prescription oral medications, and more ...