Ascites secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of ascites include water and sodium intake restriction, diuretic use, and antibiotic prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP).
Secondary Prevention
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of ascites include:[1]
- Water and sodium intake restriction
- Diuretic use
- Antibiotic prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP).
References
- ↑ LastName, FirstName (2016). Cirrhosis in over 16s : assessment and management. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. ISBN 978-1-4731-1997-0.
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