Successful therapy of non-cirrhotic non-malignant portal vein thrombosis (NCNMPT) by interventional therapy using transjugular lysis catheter

Abstract

NCNMPT is a rare condition with a prevalence of 0.3%. THERAPY: Patient (69 y) with NCNMPT and small bowel ileus received interventional therapy using transjugular local lysis into the superior mesenteric vein. OUTCOME/DISCUSSION: Successful lysis with complete remission. Improved therapeutic efficacy of interventional versus drug therapy alone.