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Abstract
The presence of ascites may indicate a number of hepatic and extra-hepatic disorders. This situation requires comprehensive evaluation to determine the underlying cause. The evaluation and management of ascites in patients with known cirrhosis is very important since this manifestation of portal hypertension has a detrimental effect on the prognosis for such patients.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 2063884 DOI: 10.1097/00000441-199107000-00008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Med Sci ISSN: 0002-9629 Impact factor: 2.378