Treatment of postoperative main portal vein and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis with balloon angioplasty and/or stent placement.
ConclusionBalloon angioplasty and/or stent placement without thrombolysis or thrombectomy may be a safe and effective treatment modality for postoperative main portal vein and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - Category: Radiology Authors: Cao G, Ko GY, Sung KB, Yoon HK, Gwon D, Kim JH Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research