Ascites

Resident Survival Guide

Ascites

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Ascites from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
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Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
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FDA on Ascites
CDC on Ascites
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Ascites
Risk calculators and risk factors for Ascites

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Peritoneal cavity fluid, Peritoneal fluid excess, Hydroperitoneum, Abdominal dropsy, Excess peritoneal fluid.

Causes

Common Causes | System based | Alphabetical order

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Paracentesis | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT Scan | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1