195 VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR PREDICTS RESPONSE TO MEDICAL THERAPY OF PORTAL HYPERTENSION

April 23 Patients with prothrombotic disorders had earlier and more frequent anticoagulation therapy, and survived without transplantation.Conclusion: OVP is a heterogeneous, potentially lethal condition, frequently complicated by portal thrombosis.Patients with underlying prothrombotic conditions and receiving early anticoagulation appear to have a better outcome despite a high proportion of portal thrombosis.A trial of anticoagulation therapy in patients with OPV is warranted.