We compared the charts of 33 patients who had refractory ascites with those of 33 patients
who had responsive ascites to identify factors responsible for resistance to conventional …

Ascites is one of the most frequent complications of cirrhosis. Its appearance is considered
as the marker of the transition from the compensated to the decompensated stage of the …

In conclusion, an understanding of the pathophysiology of ascitic fluid formation and
clearance in patients with liver disease has resulted in the development of new approaches …

Eight patients with diuretic-resistant ascites due to cirrhosis were treated by reinfusion of
concentrated ascitic fluid. In 11 procedures, with a mean duration of 21.9 hours, weight loss …

Six patients with alcoholic liver disease and massive ascites were treated by dialytic
ultrafiltration and peritoneal reinfusion of their ascitic fluid. Immediately after the procedure …

Ascites is a common manifestation of chronic liver disease, and it is useful to regard it as
evidence of decompensation. An improved understanding of the pathogenesis of ascites …

Recently, two patients with cirrhosis in whom ascites intractable to medical therapy had
developed were referred to Medical Center Hospital and Audie L. Murphy Memorial …

THE DEVELOPMENT of intractability in controlling ascites in patients with cirrhosis of the
liver is often an ominous sign in the terminal phase of this disease. Despite programs for …

Large amounts of ascitic fluid may cause distention, weight gain, anorexia and nausea.
Smaller accumulations may be asymptomatic and difficult to detect clinically. In addition to …

Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The condition
develops most frequently as part of the decompensation of previously asymptomatic chronic …