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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Natural History , Complications and Prognosis
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis presents as a complication of ascites which can be due to cirrhosis , heart failure or renal failure. Untreated disease leads to complications and has poor prognosis.
Complications
Prognosis
Renal dysfunction is an important prognostic indicator followed by the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score. With increase of MELD score prognosis becomes worse. [1]