Hepatic hydrothorax in the management of cirrhosis

Jackson, Karl; Davidson, Richard; Aujayeb, Avinash

doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2021-324698

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“…Hepatic hydrothorax is a relatively frequent complication (occurring in 5–10% of patients with cirrhosis) and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Pathophysiologically, hepatic hydrothorax develops when ascitic fluid passes into the pleural cavity through communications in the diaphragm, assisted by the patient’s malnourished state/wasting syndrome and the increase in abdominal pressure [ 34 ].…”

Section: Cardiopulmonary Complications In Cirrhosismentioning

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Management of Liver Decompensation in Advanced Liver Disease (Renal Impairment, Liver Failure, Adrenal Insufficiency, Cardiopulmonary Complications)

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Guerrero

2022

Clin Drug Investig

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Systemic complications often occur in patients with advanced liver disease. In particular, the development of renal complications (acute kidney injury, hepatorenal syndrome), acute-on-chronic liver failure, cardiopulmonary diseases, or relative adrenal insufficiency can be serious in patients with advanced liver disease and may determine the patient’s quality of life and prognosis. Therefore, the early diagnosis of possible complications is the key to the prompt initiation of specific treatments that can improve quality of life and survival. For this purpose, networking with reference centers where multidisciplinary units are available is essential so that every patient is evaluated in clinical discussions involving specialists from different fields.

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Section: Cardiopulmonary Complications In Cirrhosismentioning

confidence: 99%