Optimal management of ascites - Sorbonne Université
Journal Articles Liver International Year : 2020

Optimal management of ascites

Abstract

Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis, which develops in 5%-10% of patients per year. Its management is based on symptomatic measures including restriction of sodium intake, diuretics and paracentesis. Underlying liver disease must always be treated and may improve ascites. In some patients, ascites is not controlled by medical therapies and has a major impact on quality of life and survival. TIPS placement and liver transplantation must therefore be discussed. More recently, repeated albumin infusions and Alfapump® have emerged as new therapies in ascites. In this review, the current data on these different options are analysed and an algorithm to help the physician make clinical decisions is suggested.
Fichier principal
Vignette du fichier
Rudler et al. - 2020 - Optimal management of ascites.pdf (212.77 Ko) Télécharger le fichier
Origin Files produced by the author(s)
Loading...

Dates and versions

hal-03001782 , version 1 (12-11-2020)

Identifiers

Cite

Marika Rudler, Maxime Mallet, Philippe Sultanik, Charlotte Bouzbib, Dominique Thabut. Optimal management of ascites. Liver International, 2020, 40 (S1), pp.128-135. ⟨10.1111/liv.14361⟩. ⟨hal-03001782⟩
1113 View
568 Download

Altmetric

Share

More