Introduction:

Abdominal venous thrombosis is rare condition and is one of the least studied forms of venous thromboembolic disease.

Objective:

To describe the epidemiological characteristics, risk factors, complications and anticoagulant management in patients with a diagnosis of abdominal venous thrombosis, treated at an anticoagulation clinic in Cali, Colombia.

Materials and method:

Descriptive study, 83 patients with diagnosis of abdominal venous thrombosis were identified, managed in the anticoagulation clinic of Fundación Valle del Lili, between the years 2011 and 2019. The average age was 53.3 ± 17.4, and 59% female. More frequent in mesenteric veins (19%), followed by portal vein (18%). Personal antecedent includes cancer, high blood pressure, and hypercoagulable/thrombophilia status.

Conclusions:

Abdominal vein thrombosis is a rare disease. The main compromise occurs at the level of the mesenteric vein. Enoxaparin is the most common management. Most patients require extended anticoagulation.

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