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{{SK}} Peritoneal cavity fluid, Peritoneal fluid excess, Hydroperitoneum, Abdominal dropsy, Excess peritoneal fluid. | {{SK}} Peritoneal cavity fluid, Peritoneal fluid excess, Hydroperitoneum, Abdominal dropsy, Excess peritoneal fluid. | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Ascites |
For patient information click here
For the approach to a patient with ascites, click here.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Peritoneal cavity fluid, Peritoneal fluid excess, Hydroperitoneum, Abdominal dropsy, Excess peritoneal fluid.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Common Causes | System based | Alphabetical order
Differentiating Ascites from other Conditions
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Paracentesis | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT Scan | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies