Splenic vein thrombosis after splenectomy: frequency and role of imaging.
RadiologyPublished 1 January 1994
Philippe Petit, P M Bret, Mostafa Atri, A Hreno, G Casola, David Gianfelice
Citations84
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score3.86
SNIP3.55
Generate an AI Snapshot to get a quick, structured summary of this paper.
Study Snapshot
ObjectiveStudy objective
MethodsResearch methodology
PopulationPopulation studied
Sample sizeSample sizes
OutcomesStudy outcomes here
ResultsStudy results comes here
LimitationsResearch study limitations comes here
A concise AI-generated summary of the paper will appear here once you click Generate AI Snapshot.
TL;DR
Routine Doppler US should be performed after splenectomy to allow early anticoagulant therapy in patients with SVT, since only 65% of patients underwent imaging, the true frequency of SVT could not be determined.
Abstract
Since only 65% of patients underwent imaging, the true frequency of SVT could not be determined; however, it occurred in at least 7% of patients who underwent splenectomy. Routine Doppler US should be performed after splenectomy to allow early anticoagulant therapy in patients with SVT.
Keywords
Medicine