The traditional treatment for the condition has consisted of surgical ligation, or removal of the vein.
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In animals, the most effective form of treatment until recently has been surgical ligation of the thoracic duct combined with partial pericardectomy.
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When indicated, management is directed towards stopping bleeding and relieving obstruction if present, which is achieved either by surgical ligation of hepatic artery or by endoscopic embolisation.