Borja, 2016 [25] (Singapore)
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Female
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60
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Cryptogenic liver cirrhosis; invasive ductal carcinoma of left breast
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Nonocclusive portal vein thrombus (< 50%)
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Distended abdomen with ascites
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Antibiotics; bedside ascitic fluid drainage; no antithrombotic treatment
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Completely patent
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11 months
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Lai, 1997 [24] (Taiwan)
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Male
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67
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Liver cirrhosis; esophageal transection and splenectomy
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Nonocclusive portal vein thrombus within portal trunk and right portal vein
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Ascites; icteric sclera
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Conservative treatment with close observation; no antithrombotic treatment
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Completely patent
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2 months
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Spahr, 1996 [23] (Canada)
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Male
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45
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Alcoholic liver cirrhosis; accidental gallbladder puncture during transjugular liver biopsy
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Thrombus within the right intrahepatic branch, left intrahepatic branch, main portal vein, and splenic vein (degree of thrombosis was unclear)
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Slight epigastric discomfort
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No invasive maneuvers, such as thrombolysis, were initiated. The patient was treated conservatively
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Completely patent
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7 weeks
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