WGO Practice Guideline - Management of Ascites Complicating Cirrhosis in Adults
Title: Management of Ascites Complicating Cirrhosis in Adults
Introduction
This guideline is concerned primarily with the management of ascites and with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in adult patients with cirrhosis. The pathogenesis of ascites and SBP, a comprehensive differential diagnosis of ascites, the diagnosis and treatment of ascites due to causes other than cirrhosis, and the hepatorenal syndrome are beyond the scope of this guideline.
