Innovative approaches to the management of ascites in cirrhosis

Summary: Standard of care for the treatment of ascites in cirrhosis is to administer a sodium-restricted diet and diuretic therapy. The progression of cirrhosis will eventually lead to the development of refractory ascites, at which point diuretics will no longer be able to control the ascites. Seco...

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Main Author: Florence Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-07-01
Series:JHEP Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589555923000800