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  • Title: Pathophysiology and management of portal hypertension. 2: Cirrhotic ascites.
    Author: Stanley AJ, Bouchier IA, Hayes PC.
    Journal: Br J Hosp Med; ; 58(2-3):74-8. PubMed ID: 9349370.
    Abstract:
    The pathophysiology of the haemodynamic and renal abnormalities in cirrhosis remains ill-defined. The development of ascites has poor prognostic significance and management should follow a stepwise approach from salt restriction to diuretic therapy then large-volume paracentesis before more invasive techniques.
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