Portosystemic Shunt for Treatment of Symptomatic Varices in Polycythemia Vera Patient: A Case Report
Myeloproliferative disorders are commonly associated with portal vein thrombosis, which can lead to extensive and symptomatic variceal disease due to the development of noncirrhotic portal hypertension. In severe cases, a decline in liver synthetic function may indicate the need for liver transplantation.