Role of protein C, protein S, and antithrombin III deficiency in coagulopathy in cirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patients with liver cirrhosis are generally considered "auto-anticoagulated" because of coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia. However, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has been reported in patients with liver cirrhosis. AIM OF THE WORK: The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of protein C, protein S, and antithrombin III deficiency as risk factors for portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in ... إقراء المزيد