The development of a blood clot in the vein that brings blood into the liver. Untreated portal vein thrombosis causes portal hypertension.

It is used to diagnose blockages in the splenic vein and portal-vein thrombosis and to assess the patency and location of the vascular system prior to liver transplantation.

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis

Most cases of renal vein thrombosis resolve without any permanent damage. Death from renal vein thrombosis is rare,

In many cases, deep vein thrombosis can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.