Changing spectrum of Budd-Chiari syndrome in India with special reference to non-surgical treatment

Table 1 Clinical parameters in 49 patients with BCS

Clinical features	% of Patients
Ascites	86
Distended abdominal wall veins & back veins	28
Jaundice	20
Splenomegaly	20
Pedal edema	12
Upper GI bleeding	8
Infertility	6
Fever	8
Hepatic encephalopathy	4
Hydrothorax	6
Vericocity	4
Asymptomatic	6
Previous episode of thrombosis	8
Family history of thrombotic event	2
Previous antituberculous treatment	12
Mean duration of symptoms prior to diagnosis	41.5 + 11.2 mo (range 1-240 mo)
Types of presentations
Asymptomatic	6
Fulminant	8
Acute	41
Chronic	42
Patients were classified as per definitions in reference number 4

Table 2 Laboratory parameters in 49 patients with BCS

Parameter	Value	Range
Sr. Bilirubin mg%	1.49 ± 1.2	0.2-5.6
Sr. ALT Iu/mL	53.4 ± 13.2	17-424
Sr. AST Iu/Ml	61.6 ± 15.6	16-724
Sr. AlkPO4 Iu/mL	159.6 ± 35	91-313
Sr. GGPT	109.6 ± 1.2	18-417
Sr. Albumin g/Dl	3.44 ± 1.2	1-4.8
Increase in prothrombin time	3.5 ± 1.1	1-10 s

All the patients were negative for serology of Hepatitis B, C & HIV.