Open AccessCurrent concepts in the management of refractory cirrhotic ascites
Author(s) -
SA Oguntona,
CO Alebiosu
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
nigerian journal of medicine/the nigerian journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2667-0526
pISSN - 1115-2613
DOI - 10.4314/njm.v15i3.37189
Subject(s) - medicine , paracentesis , ascites , transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt , liver transplantation , portal hypertension , peritoneovenous shunt , spontaneous bacterial peritonitis , transplantation , cirrhosis , gastroenterology , surgery
Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity. This condition when refractory to treatment heralds more severe complications and a poor prognosis. The aim of this paper is to review literature on the pathogenesis and current management of refractory cirrhotic ascites.