Anticoagulation strategy of acute portal vein thrombosis in pregnancy / 中国综合临床

ABSTRACT

Portal vein thrombosis(PVT) plays a crucial role in pathogenesis of portal hypertension. Thrombus located in portal trunk or hepatic branches, which can expand into splenic vein or mesenteric vein, causing severe symptoms. Hypercoagulation state and portal haemodynamic disorder increase the risk of PVT in pregnancy. Anticoagulation is the basic treatment of pregnancy complicated with acute PVT, which can not only inhibit the progress of portal vein thrombosis, but also promote the recanalization of the lumen and improve the prognosis of patients. Anticoagulation should be administered for at least 6 moths according to available guidelines. Based on reliable efficacy and superior safety, low-molecular-weight-heparin remains the first choice of anticoagulant therapy. Vitamin K antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants are not recommended for PVT in pregnancy.