Extrahepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis in Childhood: Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, and Management.

Objective: Extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis (EHPVT) is a common cause of portal hypertension in children. The aim of the present study was to identify the clinical manifestations and the risk factors for development of EHPVT in pediatric patients.

Subjects And Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study.

Artificial Reproductive Technology - A Risk Factor for Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Background: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding vasoproliferative disease in premature babies. The presentation and course of ROP are determined by a complex interaction of a series of risk factors, including artificial reproductive technology (ART).

Aim: To analyse and combine the information relating ART as an independent risk factor for retinopathy of prematurity.