Hepatic outflow obstruction (Budd-Chiari syndrome). Experience with 177 patients and a review of the literature

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) may not be as uncommon as was once believed. Our study has substantiated the existence of 2 major clinical forms. The acute syndrome is invariably associated with extensive blockage of the major hepatic veins, resulting in congestive liver cell necrosis. In a small, but si...

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