Splenic vein thrombosis historical perspective
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Though thrombosis of the splenic vein is infrequently reported in the literature,1 , 2 it is common knowledge among surgeons that this condition may follow splenectomy. In fact, local thrombosis at the site of ligation of the splenic artery and vein with extension back to the first branching vessel is to be expected. This degree of involvement of the splenic vein, however, should be symptom less, but it is potentially important because of possible extension into the portal venous system and as a source of emboli to the liver.
Historical Perspective
Though thrombosis of the splenic vein is infrequently reported in the literature, the literature though infrequently studied, articles were published in the New England journal of medicine in the late 1940's. Benjamin etal described cases of splenic vein thrombosis following trans thoracic gastrectomy and incidental splenectomy.