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Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis resulting in poor quality of life, high risk of development of other complications of cirrhosis, increased morbidity and mortality associated with surgical interventions, and poor long‐term outcome. The practical management of ascites involves a proper evaluation of the patient with a thorough history and physical exam. In addition, complete laboratory,...
Bacterial infection becomes the leading cause of death in patients with cirrhosis. This susceptibility is explained by the paradoxical association of an immune defect in the clearance of bacteria and an overexpression of pro‐inflammatory mediators responsible of sepsis‐related organ failure. Bacterial infections must be suspected and screened in front of all decompensations of cirrhosis. Spontaneous...
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