Budd-Chiari syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis
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Overview
Prognosis
Several studies have attempted to predict the survival of patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. In general, nearly 2/3 of patients with Budd-Chiari survive 10 years. [1] Important negative prognostic indicators include ascites, encephalopathy, elevatedChild-Pugh scores, elevated prothrombin time, and altered serum levels of various substances (sodium, creatinine,albumin, and bilirubin). Survival is also highly dependent on the underlying cause of the Budd-Chiari syndrome. For example, patients with myeloproliferative disorders may progress to acute leukemia despite treatment for Budd-Chiari syndrome.
References
- ↑ Murad SD, Valla DC, de Groen PC, Zeitoun G, Hopmans JA, Haagsma EB, van Hoek B, Hansen BE, Rosendaal FR, Janssen HL Determinants of survival and the effect of portosystemic shunting in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. Hepatology. 2004 Feb;39(2):500-8.