Minimizing ascites

Complication of cirrhosis signals clinical deterioration

Nelson Garcia Jr Dr Garcia is a fellow in the division of gastroenterology and Dr Sanyal is associate professor of medicine, gastroenterology, and pharmacology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond.

, MD &

Arun J. Sanyal Dr Garcia is a fellow in the division of gastroenterology and Dr Sanyal is associate professor of medicine, gastroenterology, and pharmacology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond.Correspondence[email protected]

, MBBS, MD

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Ascites, the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, is a common and serious complication of cirrhosis of the liver. Proper management with a combination of dietary, medical, and surgical approaches is essential to prolong life and improve its quality. In this article, Drs Garcia and Sanyal explain how to prevent and treat this condition and how to recognize potential complications in time to minimize further damage.

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