Venous Thrombosis Complicating Acute Pancreatitis.
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2016-04
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Most cases of pancreatitis are mild and self limited. On the other hand, approximately one quarter of
patients with pancreatitis may develop vascular complications. Pancreatitis in combination with vascular
complications is dangerous and potentially lethal. The survival of patients with pancreatitis and vascular
complications depends on the early diagnosis of these complications. We report a case of an elderly male
patient who had recurrent pancreatitis. On radiological imaging, patient was found have portal vein, splenic
vein and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis. Patient recovered after emergent and timely management.
The article focuses on the aspects of etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis
with venous thrombosis.
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Venous Thrombosis, Acute Pancreatitis, Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis
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H.K. Aggarwal, Deepak Jain, Avinash Rao. Venous Thrombosis Complicating Acute Pancreatitis. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2016 Apr-Jun;18(2): 120-122.