Use of an IVC filter in the management of IVC thrombosis occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis
RIS ID
62481
Abstract
Vascular thrombosis and hypercoagulable states complicating pancreatitis are thought to be due to release of proteolytic enzymes from the pancreas and direct vasculitis. Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is an extremely rare complication o f chronic [1] and acute [2,3] pancreatitis.
Publication Details
Jones, A. L., Ojar, D., Redhead, D. Proudfoot, A. T. (1998). Use of an IVC filter in the management of IVC thrombosis occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis. Clinical Radiology, 53 (6), 462-464.