Porto-mesenteric venous thrombosis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A case report and systematic review of the 104 cases

Conclusion PMVT after sleeve gastrectomy is a rare but fatal complication. Therefore, anti-coagulation prophylaxis with LMWH should be considered at least one month postoperatively.
Source: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research