Portal Vein Thrombosis in Adults without Cirrhosis

Purpose of Review: The management of non-cirrhotic, non-tumoral portal vein thrombosis (PVT) has historically been challenging due to a paucity of data. The purpose of this review is to summarize the recommendations from major society guidelines and to highlight emerging evidence from recent years. Recent Findings: While direct oral anticoagulants are increasingly used for the treatment of non-cirrhotic PVT, prospective comparison with warfarin or low molecular weight heparin remains uninvestigated in this population. There is growing evidence that optimal treatment requires a tailored approach based on the underlying etiology of PVT, with options ranging from a relatively short course of anticoagulation to an aggressive combined medical/procedural approach. Summary: Anticoagulation remains the mainstay of treatment for non-cirrhotic PVT. Current therapies are effective at reducing the risk of both immediate complications and long-term sequelae. Future studies should focus on refining the preferred approach to treatment based on etiology of PVT. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2023.