摘要
BACKGROUND Portal vein thrombosis(PVT)is a frequent complication occurring in 5%to 26%of cirrhotic patients candidates for liver transplantation(LT).In cases of extensive portal and or mesenteric vein thrombosis,complex vascular reconstruction of the portal inflow may become necessary for a successful orthotopic LT(OLT).CASE SUMMARY A 54-year-old male with history of cirrhosis secondary to schistosomiasis complicated with extensive portal and mesenteric vein thrombosis and severe portal hypertension who underwent OLT with portal vein-left gastric vein anastomosis.CONCLUSION We review the various types of PVT,the portal venous inflow reconstruction techniques.
