title: Causes and management of ascites [review, tutorial].
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Morali
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Blendis
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000503:physiopathology; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics