Postgrad Med. 2001 Feb;109(2):91-6, 101-3.

Minimizing ascites. Complication of cirrhosis signals clinical deterioration.

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Division of Gastroenterology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Sanger Hall, Room B3-040, PO Box 980711, Richmond, VA 23298-0711, USA.

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Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis. Its development is associated with a grave prognosis; 50% of patients die within 2 years of diagnosis. An understanding of the analysis of ascitic fluid is essential for the appropriate management of patients with liver disease and ascites. The management of patients with ascites involves a combination of dietary, medical, and surgical approaches. Furthermore, patients with ascites are at risk for ascitic fluid infections and neurohormonal dysregulation that can lead to hepatorenal syndrome. Early recognition of these complications allows therapeutic interventions that minimize further clinical deterioration in already chronically ill patients.

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