Ascites and its complications
Garcia‐Tsao G. Ascites and its complications. 2022, 522-531. DOI: 10.1002/9781119600527.ch59.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCirrhotic ascitesPresence of ascitesMainstay of therapySevere liver diseaseSpontaneous bacterial peritonitisAccumulation of fluidHepatorenal syndromePeritoneal malignancyUncomplicated ascitesAbdominal ultrasonographySodium restrictionCirrhotic patientsHepatic hydrothoraxBacterial peritonitisHeart failureLiver diseaseDecompensated stageCommon causePeritoneal cavityAscitesPatientsMost cost-effective methodBacterial infectionsCirrhosisCommon type