Splenic vein thrombosis is best treated by –
Correct Answer: Splenectomy
Description: • Portal hypertension due to isolated splenic vein thrombosis is known as left sided portal hypertension or sinistral hypertension.
• Pressure in portal vein and SMV are normal
• There is gastrosplenic venous hypertension leading to formation of gastric varices
Causes
• Pancreatitis (MC) leading to splenic vein thrombosis
• Neoplasm, Trauma
Treatment
• Splenectomy is the treatment of choice
Category:
Surgery
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