J Korean Vasc Surg Soc.  1997 Jun;13(1):93-96.

A Case of Budd Chiari Syndrome Caused by Membraneous Obstruction of Suprahepatic Inferior Vena Cava

• Kim YH
• Uh JS

Abstract

The most common cause of the Budd-Chiari syndrome is membraneous obstruction of the suprahepatic inferior vena cava, especially in the Orient. Preexisting Cirrhosis as well as previous episodes of hepatitis may increase a person's risk of hepatic vein thrombosis. If Budd-Chiari syndrome is unrecognized or untreated, progressive portal hypertension with esophageal variceal hemorrhage and finally end-stage liver failure with jaundice, coagulopathy, encephalopathy and renal dysfunction are likely. This is a case report of a successful direct approach to membraneous type obstruction of inferior vena cava in Budd Chiari syndrome.

Keyword

Budd-Chiari syndrome; Membraneous obstruction

MeSH Terms

Budd-Chiari Syndrome*
Fibrosis
Hemorrhage
Hepatitis
Hypertension, Portal
Jaundice
Liver Failure
Vena Cava, Inferior*