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Table 1 An overview of case reports regarding spontaneous recanalization of PVT in cirrhosis

From: Transient portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis

First author, year (region)

Sex

Age (years)

Predisposing risk factors

Severity of thrombosis

Symptoms of thrombosis

Management

Outcomes

Interval from diagnosis to vessel patency

Borja, 2016 [25] (Singapore)

Female

60

Cryptogenic liver cirrhosis; invasive ductal carcinoma of left breast

Nonocclusive portal vein thrombus (< 50%)

Distended abdomen with ascites

Antibiotics; bedside ascitic fluid drainage; no antithrombotic treatment

Completely patent

11 months

Lai, 1997 [24] (Taiwan)

Male

67

Liver cirrhosis; esophageal transection and splenectomy

Nonocclusive portal vein thrombus within portal trunk and right portal vein

Ascites; icteric sclera

Conservative treatment with close observation; no antithrombotic treatment

Completely patent

2 months

Spahr, 1996 [23] (Canada)

Male

45

Alcoholic liver cirrhosis; accidental gallbladder puncture during transjugular liver biopsy

Thrombus within the right intrahepatic branch, left intrahepatic branch, main portal vein, and splenic vein (degree of thrombosis was unclear)

Slight epigastric discomfort

No invasive maneuvers, such as thrombolysis, were initiated. The patient was treated conservatively

Completely patent

7 weeks