Cirrotic Ascites and its Complications with Dr. Beauerle
Oct 23, 2015
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Episode description
Dr. Brian Beauerle covers the basics of cirrhosis including pathophysiology, symptoms and survival of patients with survival. He covers when and how to perform a paracentesis including interpretation of results. He discusses pharmacologic and dietary treatment of ascites and refractory ascites. He closes with complications of ascites including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatic hydrothorax.Disclaimer: http://LouisvilleLectures.org/disclaimer©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org
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