Management of superior mesenteric venous thrombus in cystic fibrosis related liver disease

  • J. A. Scott*
  • , P. J. Barry
  • , A. M. Jones
  • , V. S. Athwal
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Abdominal pain is a common feature in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and CF related liver disease (CFLD). Superior mesenteric venous (SMV) thrombosis is an uncommon but important cause of abdominal pain. Management strategies are complicated by an underlying prothrombotic state and increased risk of bleeding from complications of CF and CFLD. This review addresses clinical presentation, detection and management options of an acute SMV thrombus in the context of CF.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)106-108
Number of pages3
JournalPaediatric respiratory reviews
Volume35
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020

Keywords

  • Cirrhosis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Liver
  • Superior mesenteric venous thrombosis

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