[Spontaneous bacterial pleuritis in 3 patients with liver cirrhosis].
We report 4 episodes of spontaneous bacterial pleuritis observed in 3 patients with liver cirrhosis complicated by ascites and pleural effusion. This infection mimics spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Three episodes were successfully treated. Proposed pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and therapy are discussed.
Chesta
J
J
Centro de Gastroenterología, Hospital Clínico, Universidad de Chile, Santiago.
Ponichik
J
J
Brahm
J
J
Gil
R
R
Gil
L C
LC
Ruiz
M
M
Latorre
R
R
Hurtado
C
C
D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications; D001424:Bacterial Infections; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000150:complications; D010998:Pleurisy / Q000209:etiology*
Pleuritis bacteriana espontánea en tres pacientes con cirrosis hepática.