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  • Title: Ascites in cirrhosis: pathophysiology and management.
    Author: Panos M, Williams R.
    Journal: Br J Hosp Med; 1988 Oct; 40(4):256, 258, 260-2. PubMed ID: 3228657.
    Abstract:
    Over 60% of patients with hepatic cirrhosis develop ascites at some stage. Ascites is usually symptomatic and its continued presence predisposes to bacterial peritonitis. Complications of injudicious treatment can be life threatening.
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