Diagnosed pvt. How long a collateral vein help?
Patient: Hi doctor,my brother 32years old and diagnosed pvt ..They told he has some collateral vein   around liver  and it can survive him..now he is  using  anticoagulant..I want to learn how long  does collateral  vein go on?also portal vein didn't open even a little..whole my family so wory about this situation..can u please aware me ASAP Doctor: HiPortal vein thrombosis(PVT) is a common clinical condition affecting portal vein.It is caused by Cirrhosis,pancreatitis,diverticulitis etc.Anticoagulant should be used to dissolve the clot.No one can predict the collateral vein duration.Portal vein clot sometimes take longer time to get dissolved.Please consult a senior Gastroenterologist and proceed.Wish him speedy recoveryRegards