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Ascites and Refractory Ascites
2015Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis resulting in poor quality of life, high risk of development of other complications of cirrhosis and increased morbidity and mortality. About half of patients with previously compensated cirrhosis are expected to develop ascites within 10 years of diagnosis.
Arun J. Sanyal, Angelo Paredes
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Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 1989
In summary, the diagnosis of ascites should be considered in all patients presenting with abdominal distention. A careful history and physical examination should be performed to rule out conditions that mimic ascites. Ultrasonography should be performed in questionable cases of ascites since physical examination and radiographic signs of ascites are ...
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In summary, the diagnosis of ascites should be considered in all patients presenting with abdominal distention. A careful history and physical examination should be performed to rule out conditions that mimic ascites. Ultrasonography should be performed in questionable cases of ascites since physical examination and radiographic signs of ascites are ...
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Clinics in Liver Disease, 2012
Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum. It is the most common complication of cirrhosis, with a prevalence of approximately 10%. Over a 10-year period, 50% of patients with previously compensated cirrhosis are expected to develop ascites. As a marker of hepatic decompensation, ascites is associated with a poor prognosis, with
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Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum. It is the most common complication of cirrhosis, with a prevalence of approximately 10%. Over a 10-year period, 50% of patients with previously compensated cirrhosis are expected to develop ascites. As a marker of hepatic decompensation, ascites is associated with a poor prognosis, with
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Clinics in Liver Disease, 2000
This article reviews the progress made during the last century in understanding and managing ascites. The list of known causes of ascites has lengthened considerably. There is improved understanding of the mechanism of ascites formation and the pathophysiology of the renal sodium retention that accompanies portal hypertensive ascites.
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This article reviews the progress made during the last century in understanding and managing ascites. The list of known causes of ascites has lengthened considerably. There is improved understanding of the mechanism of ascites formation and the pathophysiology of the renal sodium retention that accompanies portal hypertensive ascites.
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A RARE CAUSE OF ASCITES: MYXOEDEMA ASCITES
Acta Clinica Belgica, 2013The case report describes an 88-year-old patient who presented with new-onset ascites. After excluding frequent causes of ascites, he was diagnosed with myxoedema ascites. Myxoedema ascites is rare. Analysis of ascitic fluid shows a high serum-ascites albumin gradient and a high protein level.
G. De Hondt, K Stinkens, E Vermeyen
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2006
Ascites is the most common decompensating event in patients with cirrhosis and one that is associated with the highest mortality. The main mechanisms in the development of ascites are portal (sinusoidal) hypertension and sodium retention due to vasodilatation and activation of neurohumoral sodium-retaining systems.
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Ascites is the most common decompensating event in patients with cirrhosis and one that is associated with the highest mortality. The main mechanisms in the development of ascites are portal (sinusoidal) hypertension and sodium retention due to vasodilatation and activation of neurohumoral sodium-retaining systems.
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Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology, 2003
Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and occurs in more than half of all patients with cirrhosis. The development of ascites indicates progression of the underlying cirrhosis and is associated with a 50% 2-year survival rate. Conventional therapies used for the treatment of ascites include sodium restriction (5 L).
Jayanta Choudhury, Arun J. Sanyal
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Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and occurs in more than half of all patients with cirrhosis. The development of ascites indicates progression of the underlying cirrhosis and is associated with a 50% 2-year survival rate. Conventional therapies used for the treatment of ascites include sodium restriction (5 L).
Jayanta Choudhury, Arun J. Sanyal
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Southern Medical Journal, 1993
A 29-year-old black woman had increasing abdominal girth, dullness to percussion, and an irregular mass in the left adnexal region. At laparotomy, 6 L of dark brown fluid was removed, and the abdominal cavity had the appearance of extensive carcinomatosis. Subsequent histology was consistent with endometriosis. Fourteen cases of endometriosis producing
S London, T Parmley
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A 29-year-old black woman had increasing abdominal girth, dullness to percussion, and an irregular mass in the left adnexal region. At laparotomy, 6 L of dark brown fluid was removed, and the abdominal cavity had the appearance of extensive carcinomatosis. Subsequent histology was consistent with endometriosis. Fourteen cases of endometriosis producing
S London, T Parmley
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Drugs, 2009
The development of ascites indicates a pathological imbalance between the production and resorption of intraperitoneal fluid. The appearance and composition of ascites are variable, based on the underlying pathophysiology. Most commonly, ascites develops in the setting of decompensated cirrhosis, peritoneal infection, carcinomatosis, congestive heart ...
Fedja A. Rochling, Rowen K. Zetterman
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The development of ascites indicates a pathological imbalance between the production and resorption of intraperitoneal fluid. The appearance and composition of ascites are variable, based on the underlying pathophysiology. Most commonly, ascites develops in the setting of decompensated cirrhosis, peritoneal infection, carcinomatosis, congestive heart ...
Fedja A. Rochling, Rowen K. Zetterman
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Clinics in Liver Disease, 2001
The evaluation of ascites includes a directed history, focused physical examination, and diagnostic paracentesis with ascitic fluid analysis. Dietary sodium restriction and oral diuretics are the mainstay of therapy for the majority of patients with cirrhotic ascites. Transjugular intrahepatic portocaval shunt has emerged as the treatment of choice for
Andy S Yu, Ke-Qin Hu
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The evaluation of ascites includes a directed history, focused physical examination, and diagnostic paracentesis with ascitic fluid analysis. Dietary sodium restriction and oral diuretics are the mainstay of therapy for the majority of patients with cirrhotic ascites. Transjugular intrahepatic portocaval shunt has emerged as the treatment of choice for
Andy S Yu, Ke-Qin Hu
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