Journal of Practical Hepatology ›› 2020, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (5): 757-760.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-5069.2020.05.039

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Treatment of refractory ascites in patients with liver cirrhosis

Zhang Xinhe,Li Yiling.   

  1. Department of gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province
  • Online:2020-09-10 Published:2020-09-11

Abstract: Objective Ascites is a common manifestation of decompensated liver cirrhosis. The incidence of refractory ascites (RA) in patients with cirrhosis is about 5% to 10%, and the survival of patients with RA is low. A number of studies at home and abroad have reported the progress of treatment on RA. We reviewed the current treatment of RA in patients with cirrhosis.

Key words: Refractory ascites, Large volume paracentesis, TIPS, Terlipressin, Tolvaptan