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Table 1 Yerdel Classification (2000)

From: Location and extent of cavernous transformation of the portal vein dictates different visceral side revascularization in Meso-Rex bypass

Grade

Characteristic

Grade 1

Minimally or partially thrombosed PV where thrombus is mild or confined to < 50% of the lumen with or without extension into the SMV.

Grade 2

> 50% occlusion including total occlusion with or without minimal extension into the SMV.

Grade 3

Complete thrombosis of both the PV and proximal SMV.

Grade 4

Complete thrombosis of the PV and both proximal and distal SMV.

  1. Abbreviations: PV: portal vein; SMV: superior mesenteric vein