Journal of Surgery

Saurabh Kumar

Publications

• Case Report
  A Case of Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis Complicated by Portal Vein Thrombosis
  Author(s): Saurabh Kumar, Shantanu Kumar Sahu, Jitendra P Ray, Sumit Jain, Vinamra Mittal, Kartik Nandra and Akshay ChauhanSaurabh Kumar, Shantanu Kumar Sahu, Jitendra P Ray, Sumit Jain, Vinamra Mittal, Kartik Nandra and Akshay Chauhan
  
  Portal vein thrombosis is an unusual complication of acute pancreatitis. It occurs in some cases of severe acute pancreatitis particularly those associated with pancreatic necrosis. A review of relevant literature suggests a role of anticoagulants in such cases but further studies are needed to establish the advantage of such therapy conclusively. We present a case of acute necrotizing pancreatitis complicated by portal and splenic vein thrombosis managed with anticoagulants. This resulted in recovery without development of portal hypertension and its complications... Read More»
  

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