A stepwise thrombolysis regimen in the management of acute portal vein thrombosis in patients with evidence of intestinal ischaemia

Summary Background Anticoagulation alone in acute, extensive portomesenteric vein thrombosis (PVT) does not always result in spontaneous clot lysis, and leaves the patient at risk of complications including intestinal infarction and portal hypertension. Aim To develop a new standard of care for patients with acute PVT and evidence of intestinal ischaemia. Methods We present a case series of patients with acute PVT and evidence of intestinal...