Open AccessA guide to diagnosing and managing ascites in cirrhosis
Author(s) -
Muhammad Salman Faisal,
Tavankit Singh,
Hina Amin,
Jamak Modaresi Esfeh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of family practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1533-7294
DOI - 10.12788/jfp.0186
Subject(s) - medicine , ascites , cirrhosis , intensive care medicine , medline , general surgery , gastroenterology , law , political science
Combined serum and ascites fluid measurements point to the cause of ascites. For patients with modest edema, a reduced weight-loss target with diuresis may be acceptable.