| Gastroenterology Research, ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online, Open Access |
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Original Article
Volume 2, Number 4, August 2009, pages 232-235
A Novel Approach with Supra- and Retro-hepatic Cavocaval Bypass for Short Segmental Occlusion of Inferior Vena Cava in Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Table
| Clinical data | Abdominal approach | Thoracic approach |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Time (min) | 250 ± 28 | 340 ± 36 |
| ICU stay(days) | 2.8 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.8 |
| Intra-op complications | acute right heart failure, n = 1 | acute pericardial tamponment, n = 1 |
| Post-op complications | 0 | 27.80% |
| pleural effusion, n = 3 | ||
| pulmonary infection, n = 1 | ||
| pericarditis, n = 1 | ||
| Post-op thrombosis | 0 | 3 |