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01-02-2015 | Review

Diagnosis and Management of Budd Chiari Syndrome: An Update

Authors: Alexander Copelan, Erick M. Remer, Mark Sands, Hanh Nghiem, Baljendra Kapoor

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Imaging plays a crucial role in the early detection and assessment of the extent of disease in Budd Chiari syndrome (BCS). Early diagnosis and intervention to mitigate hepatic congestion is vital to restoring hepatic function and alleviating portal hypertension. Interventional radiology serves a key role in the management of these patients. The interventionist should be knowledgeable of the clinical presentation as well as key imaging findings, which often dictate the approach to treatment. This article concisely reviews the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of BCS and provides a detailed description of imaging and treatment options, particularly interventional management.

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Title: Diagnosis and Management of Budd Chiari Syndrome: An Update
Authors: Alexander Copelan
Erick M. Remer
Mark Sands
Hanh Nghiem
Baljendra Kapoor
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-014-0919-9

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