Portal vein thrombosis associated with high 14-day and 6-week rebleeding in patients after oesophageal variceal band ligation: a retrospective, multicentre, nested case –control study

ConclusionsPVT was associated with high 14-day and 6-week rebleeding in patients after EVL. SMV thrombosis was the only risk factor for 6-week rebleeding in patients with PVT. High albumin levels may serve as a protective factor for the 14-day and 6-week rebleeding risk. PVT was not responsible for mortality after EVL during 1-year follow-up.
Source: Hepatology International - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research