Ascites Physiopathology, Treatment, Complications and Prognosis

• Other Authors: Rodrigo, Luis (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2017
• Subjects: Hepatology; portal hypertension, cytokines, metastasis, cirrhosis, ovarian cancer, liver cirrhosis
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The term "ascites" is from the Greek word askites meaning "baglike." Although most commonly due to cirrhosis, severe liver disease or metastatic cancer, its presence can be a sign of other significant medical problems, such as Budd-Chiari syndrome. Diagnosis of the cause is usual...