The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
11. Where salt goes, water follows - Ascites
Sep 23, 2018
The Intern At Work
Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of ascites, with a focus on ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for our accompanying infographic.
Support the Show.