Diagnostics and treatment of refractory ascites
Ascites is abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Atsites develops in half of patients with liver cirrhosis within 10 years from diagnosis. Refractory ascites should always been estimated as extremely poor prognostic sign, as it significantly increases risk of death. The article discusses the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, and modern approaches to treatment of refractory ascites.