Incidence and Recurrence of Portal Vein Thrombosis in Cirrhotic Patients

Cirrhosis has been long considered a risk factor for bleeding due to the co-existence of the so-called ‘coagulopathy’.[1] [2] More recently, however, compelling evidences have been provided on the occurrence of thrombotic events in the portal and systemic circulation.[3] [4] [5] Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is predominantly observed in patients with moderate to severe liver failure with a variable prevalence ranging from 0.6 to 25%.[6] [7]...