Cavoatrial bypass for occlusion of the inferior caval vein in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome.

We report the case of a young man with Budd-Chiari syndrome and occlusion of the inferior caval vein. Peripheral edema was his predominant complaint. Symptoms of portal hypertension were lacking, indicating membranotomy and not portosystemic shunting as the treatment of choice.