Pathophysiology of ascites: The importance of the intestine. A surgical contribution to the understanding of a medical problem

Pathophysiology of ascites: The importance of the intestine. A surgical contribution to the understanding of a medical problem

The understanding of the mechanisms for the development of ascites has evolved over the years, involving the liver, peritoneum, heart, and kidneys as key responsible for its formation. In this article, we review the pathophysiology of ascites formation, introducing the role of the intestine as a maj...

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Main Authors: Gabriel E. Gondolesi, Carolina Rumbo, Leonardo Montes, Lucia Novellis, Diego Ramisch, Ariel Riquelme Henríquez, Mariana Ortega, Federico Viano, Thomas Schiano, Valeria Descalzi, Claudio Tiribelli, Mihai Oltean, Pablo Barros-Schelotto, Héctor Solar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Portal hypertension
Intestinal failure
Shunt
Venous
Ascites
Pathophysiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268124002928

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