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11 Φεβ 2023 · Fluid accumulation in the abdomen, called ascites (uh-SAHY-teez). Spiderlike blood vessels on the skin. Redness in the palms of the hands. Pale fingernails, especially the thumb and index finger. Clubbing of the fingers, in which the fingertips spread out and become rounder than usual.
11 Φεβ 2023 · Cirrhosis care at Mayo Clinic. CT scan. Liver biopsy. Show more related information. Treatment for cirrhosis depends on the cause and extent of your liver damage. The goals of treatment are to slow the progression of scar tissue in the liver and to prevent or treat symptoms and complications of cirrhosis.
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1 Απρ 2019 · Portal hypertension is a major complication of cirrhosis, and its consequences, including ascites, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome, lead to substantial morbidity and mortality.
Malignant ascites indicates the presence of malignant cells in the peritoneal cavity and is a grave prognostic sign. While survival in this patient population is poor, averaging about 20 wk from time of diagnosis, quality of life can be improved through palliative procedures.
Ascites is the most common of the major complications of cirrhosis, and approximately 50% of patients with compensated cirrhosis will develop ascites during 10 years of observation. 7 Ascites results from renal retention of salt and water with localization of this excess fluid into the peritoneal cavity due to portal hypertension. Treatment of ...
Recent developments in the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of ascites include the role of inadequate renal prostaglandin production in the development of the hepatorenal syndrome and the possible role of nitric oxide in the pathogenesis of the renal complications of cirrhosis.
