Author/Authors :
Husic-Selimovic, Azra Clinical center of University of Sarajevo - Gastroenterohepatology Department, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Gornjakovic, Srdjan Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo - Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Schuchmann, Marcus Klinik end Poliklinik Lagenbeckstrasse, Germany , Vukobrat-Bijedic, Zora Clinical center of University of Sarajevo - Gastroenterohepatology Department, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract :
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare but life-threatening disorder characterized by obstruction of the hepatic venous outflow. Treatment depends on underlying cause, extent of the obstruction and functional capacity of the liver. When all other therapy options are unsuccessful, liver transplant should be considered. Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a frequent event in patients with cirrhosis which can be treated with anticoagulants, but there are limited data regarding safety and efficacy of this approach
Keywords :
portal vein thrombosis , liver transplantation , Budd , Chiari Syndrome
