Acute portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) is an unusual cause of acute mesenteric
ischemia. Because of its rarity and nonspecific presentation, radiologic imaging plays
a key role in the diagnosis of acute PMVT. Medical management with anticoagulation
is the mainstay of therapy, with surgery reserved for patients suspected of having
peritonitis or bowel infarction. However, endovascular therapy has an evolving role
and may serve as an important adjunct to anticoagulation in selected patients with
acute PMVT.
Keywords
portal vein thrombosis - mesenteric vein thrombosis - portomesenteric thrombosis -
splanchnic vein thrombosis - mesenteric ischemia - portal vein - superior mesenteric
vein - venous thrombolysis