Porto-mesenteric Vein Thrombosis following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: Case Series and Literature Review

ConclusionPortal and mesenteric venous thrombosis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is an unusual complication but it has life threatening consequences if it is not diagnosed early and treated adequately. The patients with porto-mesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) usually present themselves with vague abdominal symptoms. As so, the physicians should have high index of suspicion to recommend computed tomography (CT) abdomen to confirm diagnosis and start adequate treatment.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research