title: Management of ascites.
abstract: Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis, and it often leads to hospitalization. Quality of life and mortality are negatively impacted by ascites. This article highlights the management of this potentially deadly complication.
authors.affiliation: Digestive Diseases and Transplantation, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Healthcare, 1365 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. presham@emory.edu
authors.forename: Preeti A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Reshamwala
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D019152:Paracentesis; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics