Management of Renal Failure and Ascites in Patients with Cirrhosis
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ascites and renal dysfunction in cirrhosis occur when the liver disease is decompensated and signify the presence of advanced liver failure.
However, the precipitating causes should be looked for and treated.
Although liver transplantation is the treatment of choice in patients with advanced liver failure, mild to moderate ascites can be treated effectively with medical management.
Similarly, renal failure in cirrhotics is reversible if the precipitating causes can be treated effectively and by use of combination of vasoconstrictors and albumin.
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts also offer an effective therapy for refractory ascites and HRS.
Such treatments may offer effective bridge to liver transplantation, by improving short and medium term survivals.
Here, we shall discuss all the options available for the management of these complications of cirrhosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Madan, Kaushal& Mehta, Ashish. 2011. Management of Renal Failure and Ascites in Patients with Cirrhosis. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Madan, Kaushal& Mehta, Ashish. Management of Renal Failure and Ascites in Patients with Cirrhosis. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Madan, Kaushal& Mehta, Ashish. Management of Renal Failure and Ascites in Patients with Cirrhosis. International Journal of Hepatology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498265