Abstract The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology revised the evidence-based clinical
practice guidelines for liver cirrhosis in 2015. Eighty-three clinical questions were selected …

Ascites, a common complication of liver cirrhosis, eventually becomes refractory to diuretic
therapy and sodium restriction in∼ 10% of patients. Multiple pathogenetic factors are …

A Medline search from 1966 through 2007 was performed; search terms included ascites,
hepatorenal syndrome, diet therapy, drug therapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and therapy. The …

A new, fully updated edition of the world's most famous book on liver diseases—with
updating of all areas and inclusion of new specific topics, by internationally renowned …

Portal hypertension can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage, ascites, and encephalopathy.
This paper reviews the pathophysiology and multidisciplinary management of portal …

OBJECTIVE. Our objective is to describe the results of a multicenter prospective trial on the
safety and efficacy of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) using the Viatorr …

Accumulation of fluid as ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis. This is
occurring in about 50% of patients within 10 years of the diagnosis of cirrhosis. It is a …

This review describes current approaches to the management of patients with cirrhotic
ascites in relation to the severity of its clinical manifestations. The PubMed database, the …

Background Refractory ascites is a severe complication of liver cirrhosis and treatment
options consist in large volume paracentesis, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt …

Abstract Background & Aims Reduction in portal pressure by self‐expandable
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)‐covered transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts …