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Management of ascites in chronic liver disease
Presented from India by Dr. Uday SanglodkarViews
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Case Description
The management of ascites in chronic liver disease involves a multifaceted approach addressing the underlying liver dysfunction, fluid retention, and associated complications. Sodium restriction is a fundamental dietary intervention to manage ascites, aiming to decrease fluid accumulation by...
Case Summary
- Ascites, a hallmark of hepatic decompensation, affects 90% of cirrhotic patients and carries a poor prognosis with a 40% one-year mortality rate. It's characterized by fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity, often linked to portal hypertension, where the hepatic venous pressure gradient exceeds 6 mm of Hg. While ascites can result from tuberculosis, malignancy, or severe hypoalbuminemia, it signifies portal hypertension in chronic liver disease.
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Dr. Uday Sanglodkar
Senior Consultant of Hepatology and Liver Transplant Global Hospital, MumbaiDisclosures
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