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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Splenic vein thrombosis (often pancreatitis-related)

Recommended: CT Abdomen with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for splenic vein thrombosis (often pancreatitis-related). Sinistral / left-sided portal hypertension — gastric varices without esophageal varices.

Recommended study

CT Abdomen with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Vascular Acute inpatient Reviewed

Sinistral / left-sided portal hypertension — gastric varices without esophageal varices.

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