Abstract
Introduction: Torsion or rotation of the remnant left liver after right hepatectomy is a potential cause of venous outflow obstruction. This can occur by external compression on the inferior vena cava or kinking of the left hepatic vein. Discussion: We report a case of a young female who underwent right hepatectomy for stage IV colorectal metastases and suffered remnant left liver torsion causing acute Budd-Chiari syndrome. She was managed by placement of a metal stent across the area of stenosis which resolved her ascites and hyperbilirubinemia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 910-912 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Budd-Chiari
- Hepatectomy
- Liver failure
- Stent
- Torsion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Gastroenterology