Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari)
Alternate Names : Budd-Chiari syndrome, Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Treatment
Treatment varies, depending on the cause of the blockage. Medical treatments: - Blood-thinning (anticoagulation) medications
- Clot-busting drugs (thrombolytic treatment)
- Treatment for the liver disease, including ascites
Surgical treatments:
Complications
Hepatic vein obstruction can get worse and lead to liver failure, which can be life-threatening.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if: - You have symptoms of hepatic vein obstruction
- You are being treated for this condition and you develop new symptoms
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