Management of refractory ascites in cirrhosis: Are we out of date?

Cirrhosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with liver transplantations as it only possible cure. In the face of a significant organ shortage many patients die waiting. A major complication of cirrhosis is the development of portal hypertension and ascites. The management of asci...

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Main Authors: Annamalai, Alagappan, Wisdom, Lauren, Herada, Megan, Nourredin, Mazen, Ayoub, Walid, Sundaram, Vinay, Klein, Andrew, Nissen, Nicholas
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5055587/