Splenic vein thrombosis is best treated by -

• Portal hypertension due to isolated splenic vein thrombosis is known as left sided portal hypertension or sinistral hypertension. • Pressure in portal vein and SMV are normal • There is gastrosplenic venous hypertension leading to formation of gastric varices Causes • Pancreatitis (MC)  leading to splenic vein thrombosis • Neoplasm, Trauma Treatment • Splenectomy is the treatment of choice