Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a frequent complication in patients with portal hypertension resulting from end-stage liver disease. In certain instances, PVT may be a contraindication for liver transplantation. We have developed a novel approach for managing PVT cases involving complete occlusion of the main trunk of the portal vein.
Marin-Castro, P., Waisberg, D. R., Pinheiro, R. S., Ducatti, L., Martino, R. B., Arantes, R. M., Rocha-Santos, V., Tustumi, F., Carneiro-D’Albuquerque, L. A., Andraus, W. New Thrombectomy Technique for Total Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Transplantation. J. Vis. Exp. (220), e67655, doi:10.3791/67655 (2025).