Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is an obstruction of the draining major hepatic vein. If left untreated, BCS is extremely painful and results in liver failure. BCS is very rare; more commonly, there is occlusion of multiple small hepatic veins. However, BCS is strictly differentiated from this finding. What is Budd-Chiari syndrome? Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) refers to … Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment