2022
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
2018
Ascites
Garcia‐Tsao G. Ascites. 2018, 127-150. DOI: 10.1002/9781119237662.ch9.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsLarge-volume paracentesesHepatorenal syndromeRefractory ascitesCirrhotic ascitesCommon decompensating eventMassive hepatic metastasesPlasma renin activitySecond-line treatmentFormation of ascitesDevelopment of ascitesCost-effective treatmentSinusoidal hypertensionCardiac indexRenin activityVasodilatory stateHepatic metastasesMalignant ascitesAscites formationCommon precipitantsAscitesHigh mortalityBacterial infectionsHyponatremiaMain predictorsPatients
2016
Approach to the Patient with Ascites and Its Complications
Garcia‐Tsao G. Approach to the Patient with Ascites and Its Complications. 2016, 447-458. DOI: 10.1002/9781118512104.ch55.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsLarge-volume paracentesisSpontaneous bacterial peritonitisNew-onset ascitesPresence of ascitesAcute renal failureFirst-line therapyMainstay of therapySerial large-volume paracentesisEtiology of ascitesAccumulation of fluidHepatorenal syndromePeritoneal malignancyAbdominal ultrasonographyRefractory ascitesSodium restrictionHepatic hydrothoraxLine therapyRenal failureBacterial peritonitisHeart failureDecompensated stageCirrhotic ascitesCommon causePeritoneal cavityAscites
2012
Ascites
Garcia‐Tsao G. Ascites. 2012, 103-106. DOI: 10.1002/9781118321386.ch17.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsRight heart failurePeritoneal malignancyHeart failureHepatic sinusoidal pressureLow-protein ascitesNew-onset ascitesSpontaneous bacterial peritonitisEtiology of ascitesRoutine laboratory testsRisk of infectionAccumulation of fluidDiagnostic paracentesisBacterial peritonitisCareful historyPhysical examinationCirrhotic ascitesLiver architecturePeritoneal cavityHepatic sinusoidsAscitesPeritoneal lymphaticsCell countCirrhosisProtein levelsSinusoidal pressure
1992
SPONTANEOUS BACTERIAL PERITONITIS
Garcia-Tsao G. SPONTANEOUS BACTERIAL PERITONITIS. Gastroenterology Clinics Of North America 1992, 21: 257-275. PMID: 1568776, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8553(21)00617-8.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsLiver diseaseLow ascitic fluid protein concentrationIntravenous broad-spectrum antibioticsAscitic fluid protein concentrationEpisode of SBPInfection of ascitesAdvanced liver diseaseThird of patientsBroad-spectrum antibioticsLong-term survivalFluid protein concentrationHepatic reticuloendothelial systemDiagnostic paracentesisSPONTANEOUS BACTERIALAbdominal painProphylactic antibioticsAcute episodeCirrhotic patientsGram-negative enteric bacteriaPeripheral destructionPMN countCompatible symptomsEarly therapyCirrhotic ascitesInfectious source