Quantitative modeling of the physiology of ascites in portal hypertension

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Although the factors involved in cirrhotic ascites have been studied for a century, a number of observations are not understood, including the action of diuretics in the treatment of ascites and the ability of the plasma-ascitic albumin gradient to diagnose porta...

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Main Authors: Levitt David G, Levitt Michael D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/26