Veno-occlusive disease

Introduction:

Veno-occlusive disease (endophlebitis obliterans liver) is a serious disease that occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood to the liver and biliary tract are blocked. This disease can lead to serious consequences such as liver dysfunction, liver failure and even death if treatment is not started promptly.

What is veno-occlusive disease?

Endophlebitis (synonymous with obstructive liver endophlebitis disease) is a blockage or narrowing of one or more hepatic veins and their branches located in or outside the liver. It can be caused by many reasons, including infections, diseases, hormonal problems and even allergies.

Veno-occlusive disease, also known as endophlebitis (translated from the Greek “endo” - inside and “phlebitis” - inflammation of a vein), is a pathological condition caused by damage to the inner lining of the veins. The ICD-10 code is I80.1. According to the international classification of diseases, this is an independent clinical deviation, however, the pathology is a continuation of obstructive thrombophlebitis or thrombophlebitis-like form of pyoderma, such as phlebitis or septic lesions of the veins.