Pathophysiology of Ascites: The importance of the intestine. A surgical contribution to the understanding of a medical problem.
Intestinal failure
Portal hypertension
Shunt
Journal
Annals of hepatology
ISSN: 1665-2681
Titre abrégé: Ann Hepatol
Pays: Mexico
ID NLM: 101155885
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
11 Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024
Historique:
received:
09
02
2024
accepted:
03
03
2024
pubmed:
14
3
2024
medline:
14
3
2024
entrez:
13
3
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
The understanding of the mechanisms for the development of ascites has evolved over the years, involving the liver, peritoneum, heart, and kidneys as key responsible for its formation. In this article, we review the pathophysiology of ascites formation, introducing the role of the intestine as a major responsible for ascites production through the "a game changer" case.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38479458
pii: S1665-2681(24)00292-8
doi: 10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101498
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
101498Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Conflicts of interest None.