title: Pathogenesis and management of ascites in chronic liver disease.
abstract: The diagnosis and management of ascites related to liver diseases is discussed. We emphasize that although treating ascites improves the symptoms, it does not influence prognosis, whereas injudicious treatment may cause life-threatening side effects.
authors.affiliation: Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: McCormick
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: McIntyre
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004232:Diuretics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D013148:Spironolactone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013449:Sulfonamides
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D013449:Sulfonamides; D013148:Spironolactone