The Need to Anticoagulate Patients With Splenic Vein Thrombosis.

Splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) is a well-recognized complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. It is associated with complications of significant gastrointestinal bleeding and high morbidity if the thrombus propagates. There is a need to consider several factors in choosing whether to anticoagulate the patient. We report a case of SVT in a patient with a previous history of pancreatitis who presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting to the hospital. At the hospital, a CT scan revealed SVT. This case highlights the importance of undergoing further studies regarding anticoagulation for treating SVT in patients at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. Copyright © 2022, Benjamin et al.

Citation

Clara Benjamin, Maya Bryant, Tri Tran, Rediet T Atalay, Girma M Ayele, Miriam B Michael. The Need to Anticoagulate Patients With Splenic Vein Thrombosis. Cureus. 2022 Jul;14(7):e26488

PMID: 35919214

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