Long-evolution ascites in a patient with constrictive pericarditis
Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is an uncommon disease resulting from chronic pericardial inflammation, fibrosis and calcification. Since there are atypical forms of presentation, with subtle or nonexistent cardiorespiratory symptoms, diagnosis may be challenging and difficult. Recurrent ascites in p...
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Language: | English |
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Series: | Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas |
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