Obesity is an independent risk factor for pre-transplant portal vein thrombosis in liver recipients

Obesity is an independent risk factor for pre-transplant portal vein thrombosis in liver recipients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Portal vein thrombosis is a frequent complication in end-stage cirrhosis with a considerable peri-operative risk for liver transplant candidates. We aimed to characterize the pre-transplant portal vein thrombosis in a cohort of liver...

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Main Authors: Ayala Rosa, Grande Silvia, Bustelos Rosalía, Ribera Carmen, García-Sesma Alvaro, Jimenez Carlos, Moreno Enrique, Martínez-López Joaquín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Thrombophilia
Portal vein thrombosis
Liver transplant recipient
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/114

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