Diuretics may be used to relieve swelling . The cause must be identified and treated. This may include radiation, chemotherapy , surgical removal of tumors, or other treatment. Surgery to bypass of the obstruction is rarely performed. The outcome varies depending of the cause and the extent of obstruction.
Complications are serious and sometimes are fatal.
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