ASCITES IN THE CIRRHOTIC PATIENT: HOW TO APPROACH IT? (IN SPANISH)

The ascites is one of the typical complications of the decompensated liver cirrhosis. The paracentesis is important for the diagnosis and treatment. The serum-ascites albumin gradient must be estimated because it has sensibility of 97% for the diagnosis of ascites secondary to portal hypertension...

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Main Authors: Yepes-Barreto Ismael, Cadavid-Asís Sergio
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Cartagena 2014-06-01
Series:Revista Ciencias Biomédicas
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Online Access:http://revistacienciasbiomedicas.com/index.php/revciencbiomed/article/view/370/302