Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in the treatment of acute Portomesenteric Vein Thrombosis after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Abstract Background Portomesenteric Vein Thrombosis (PMVT) following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is an uncommon but potentially debilitating complication. Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis (CDT) has an evolving role in recanalizing the venous flow and preventing thrombus propagation. Therefor...

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Main Authors: Ali Barah, Israa Al-Hashimi, Rahil Kassamali, Qayed Aldebyani, Omran Almokdad, Ayman Elmagdoub, Mohammed Khader, Saad U. Rehman, Ahmed Omar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-022-00415-w