Budd-Chiari syndrome--a review of the diagnosis and management
Fox, M.A.; Fox, J.A.; Davies, M.H.
Acute Medicine 10(1): 5-9
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4884 PMID: 21573256 Document Number: 11232
Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is the liver disease resulting from hepatic venous outflow obstruction comprising a triad of abdominal discomfort, hepatomegaly and ascites. Advances in the management of this disorder over the last three decades have dramatically improved survival. We present a review of the management of BCS followed by a case which illustrates some key points in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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