Oxford University Press (OUP), Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2(26), p. 283-288, 2019
DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izz169
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Portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) occurred in 8% of postoperative ulcerative colitis patients despite the administration of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. The most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain. Preoperative C-reaction protein values >45 mg/L were significantly associated with PMVT development.