Background Laparoscopic splenectomy has become an important therapeutic option in the
management of diverse hematologic disorders. However, the incidence of important …

Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis is an unfrequent, but potentially deadly, complication of
the laparoscopic splenectomy procedure. The laparoscopic approach has shortened the …

Background The occurrence of thrombosis in the portal system is an underappreciated
complication of splenectomy. Presenting symptoms are usually mild and nonspecific. The …

Background Minimally invasive splenectomy is now well established for a wide range of
pathologies. Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is increasingly being recognised as a …

Objectives: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) following open splenectomy is a potentially lethal
complication with an incidence of up to 6%. The objective of this report is to describe our …

Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) could be a life-threatening complication after
splenectomy if not diagnosed promptly and treated properly. Risk factors of PVT are not …

Objective: The aims of this prospective study were to investigate the true incidence of portal
or splenic vein thrombosis (PSVT) after elective laparoscopic splenectomy using contrast …

Background: Elective laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is performed with increasing frequency
rather than open splenectomy (OS) because of reduced morbidity. LS is feasible also in …

Portal vein thrombosis is a rare but well-recognized complication of splenectomy. We
present the case of a 31-year-old woman with transfusion-dependent b-thalassemia who …

Laparoscopic splenectomy is performed with increasing acceptance for hematologic
disorders, with low complication rates reported. Splenoportal thrombosis following …