We certainly agree that the precise nomenclature for the procedure described in our paper should be “Portal vein embolization with hepatic vein biembolization”. The added technique of distal ...

The thrombus appeared chronic and primarily affected the left branch of the portal vein, with minimal impact on hepatic function and limited benefit from revascularization. Thus, further intervention ...

2 3 Other rare but reported sites of thrombosis include portal venous thrombosis ... anticoagulation in patients with thrombosis in atypical sites, such as IVC or hepatic vein thrombosis, we should ...

Hepatic vein thrombosis should be suspected when ascites, liver enlargement, and upper abdominal pain are simultaneously present, or when intractable ascites contrasts with mildly altered liver ...

Cirrhosis progresses in stages, from a compensated phase with few symptoms to a decompensated phase with serious ...

During a Community Case Forum event, Stacey Stein, MD, discussed data guiding the use of current regimens for the treatment ...

Prolonged alcohol use can scar the liver, but treatment and staying alcohol-free may help prevent life-threatening problems.