Understanding the pathogenesis of portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis: We are still on the way

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common complication of liver cirrhosis. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound: Sonography and other Imaging Techniques, a systematic review and meta-analysis by Giri et al assessed the role of portal system hemodynamics for predicting the presence and development of PVT in liver cirrhosis.