Ascites is the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen, technically more than 25 milliliters of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, although volumes greater than one liter may occur. Symptoms may include increased abdominal size, increased weight, abdominal discomfort, and shortness of breath, and complications can include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
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Body SystemSourced to the subject's own account ICD-10 ChapterXVIII: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified 2 Connections
Treated By
Source Paracentesis (Wikipedia)
Source Peritoneovenous shunt (Wikipedia)
Source Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
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1. Ascites (Wikipedia)
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Gastroenterology, general surgery
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
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It is used to treat portal hypertension (which is often due to liver cirrhosis) which frequently leads to intestinal bleeding, life-threatening esophageal bleeding (esophageal varices) and the buildup of fluid within the abdomen (ascites).
Peritoneovenous shunt (Wikipedia)
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It is sometimes used in patients with refractory ascites.
Paracentesis (Wikipedia)
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The most common indication is ascites that has developed in people with cirrhosis.
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