Budd-Chiari syndrome secondary prevention
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Overview
Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention strategies following Budd-Chiari syndrome include: [1][2]
- Anticoagulation should be initiated immediately in patients to prevent propagation of the clot, provided there are no contraindications.
- Effective management of esophageal varices.
- Patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome treated with balloon dilatation or stents require follow-up catheterizations and repeat dilatations or stent replacement.
- All patients should have routine surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
References
- ↑ Goel RM, Johnston EL, Patel KV, Wong T (2015). "Budd-Chiari syndrome: investigation, treatment and outcomes". Postgrad Med J. 91 (1082): 692–7. doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133402. PMID 26494427.
- ↑ Ren W, Qi X, Yang Z, Han G, Fan D (2013). "Prevalence and risk factors of hepatocellular carcinoma in Budd-Chiari syndrome: a systematic review". Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 25 (7): 830–41. doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e32835eb8d4. PMID 23411869.