Pathophysiology and management of portal hypertension. 2: Cirrhotic ascites.
The pathophysiology of the haemodynamic and renal abnormalities in cirrhosis remains ill-defined. The development of ascites has poor prognostic significance and management should follow a stepwise approach from salt restriction to diuretic therapy then large-volume paracentesis before more invasive techniques.
Stanley
A J
AJ
Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Bouchier
I A
IA
Hayes
P C
PC
D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D004232:Diuretics