Current medical management of cirrhotic ascites.
The presence of ascites may indicate a number of hepatic and extra-hepatic disorders. This situation requires comprehensive evaluation to determine the underlying cause. The evaluation and management of ascites in patients with known cirrhosis is very important since this manifestation of portal hypertension has a detrimental effect on the prognosis for such patients.
Herrera
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Department of Medicine University of South Alabama, Mobile.
D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications*; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt