Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis, and heralds a new phase of hepatic
decompensation in the progression of the cirrhotic process. The development of ascites carries a …

Background All cirrhotic patients with ascites can develop SBP. The prevalence of SBP in
unselected cirrhotic patients with ascites admitted to a hospital ranges between 10 and …

Background There is no standard treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Arterial
embolisation is widely used, but evidence of survival benefits is lacking. Methods We did …

… limit of normality, to determine the ratio (R) of ALT/AP. The pattern of liver damage is
hepatocellular when R >5, cholestatic when R <2, and mixed when R >2 but <5. The liver tests used …

Background Nonselective beta-adrenergic blockers decrease portal pressure and prevent
variceal hemorrhage. Their effectiveness in preventing varices is unknown. Methods We …

Background In patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, renal function
frequently becomes impaired. This impairment is probably related to a reduction in effective …

Background & Aims: Our aim was to identify predictors of clinical decompensation (defined
as the development of ascites, variceal hemorrhage [VH], or hepatic encephalopathy [HE]) in …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Paracentesis associated with plasma expanders is widely used for
the treatment of ascites in cirrhosis. This study investigated the clinical importance of …

Background & Aims: Norfloxacin is highly effective in preventing spontaneous bacterial
peritonitis recurrence in cirrhosis, but its role in the primary prevention of this complication is …

… R ecently, we have shown that repeated largevolume paracentesis … 1.0 r 0.1 Serum
sodium (mEq/L) … Roman, R. Cela, and E. Calvo for technical assistance; …