About this trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Apixaban is effective and safe in the treatment of portal vein thrombosis Occurring more than one year after laparoscopic splenectomy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

A clinical, radiological, or histologic diagnosis of cirrhosis of any etiology.

Splenomegaly with secondary hypersplenism.

No evidence of portal vein thrombosis by ultrasound evaluation and angio-CT prior to surgery.

Underwent laparoscopic splenectomy at our center.

Disqualifiers

Hepatocellular carcinoma or any other malignancy.

Hypercoagulable state other than the liver disease related.

DRUGS- oral contraceptives, anticoagulation or anti-platelet drugs.

Portal hypertension bleeding .

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Apixaban 2.5 MG

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

1
Clinical Medical College225001, YangzhouJiangsu, China

Sponsors and collaborators

Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

Lead sponsor