Portal Vein Thrombosis after Splenectomy
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Background and Aim of the work: Splenectomy is a common operation but it carries the danger of many postoperative complications. One of the most important complications is the portal vein thrombosis (PVT), which may be fatal due to development of bowel ischemia and severe portal hypertension. Due to the effect of hypobaric hypoxia and higher liability for thrombosis encountered in high altitude areas, PVT may represent an actual problem in Taif province. The aim of this retrospective study is to detect the incidence, pattern of presentation, laboratory, radiological and results of treatment of cases of PVT following
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Portal Vein Thrombosis Following Splenectomy in β-thalassemia Major
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