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Ascites secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
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
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
References
- ā LastName, FirstName (2016). Cirrhosis in over 16sĀ : assessment and management. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. ISBNĀ 978-1-4731-1997-0.
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