SUPERStudy: Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Introduction Budd-Chiari syndrome is caused by the occlusion of hepatic venous outflow due to a thrombus, leading to ischemia from reduced hepatic arterial perfusion and necrosis of hepatocytes. Epidemiology Incidence: 1 case per million per year. Non-Asian countries: More common in women aged 30–40 years. Asian countries: More common in males. Risk Factors Hypercoagulable states: […]