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What are the options for managing ascites?
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The article provides information on the causes and management techniques of patients with ascites. According to the author, liver diseases consume the blood protein level of the body which results to the displacement of fluid from intravascular space to the transcellular space of peritoneal cavity and manifest bulging flanks when lying. Management of the complication includes limitation of sodium intake to decrease fluid stagnation , diuretics, peritoneovenous shunt and complete bed rest.
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