Portal vein thrombosis after cesarean section in a patient on prolonged bed rest due to threatened preterm labor
Key Clinical Message
Portal vein thrombosis is a rare but life‐threatening complication during pregnancy and postpartum period. Color Doppler ultrasound is useful for prompt diagnosis. Although the risk of complications should be considered, successful pregnancy with comorbid portal vein thrombosis is possible with appropriate anticoagulation therapy and close monitoring.
Portal vein thrombosis is a rare but life‐threatening complication during pregnancy and postpartum period. Color Doppler ultrasound is useful for prompt diagnosis. Although the risk of complications should be considered, successful pregnancy with comorbid portal vein thrombosis is possible with appropriate anticoagulation therapy and close monitoring.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Arata Hibi, Kazumasa Mogi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research