[Prognosis of refractory ascites in cirrhosis]

ABSTRACT

Background: Ascitic decompensation is a common major complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor outcome. In 5-10% of patients, ascites become resistant to treatment [either do not respond to a high dose of diuretics or because these drugs induce complications], which is called refractory ascites [RA]. RA is associated with poor survival 20-50% at 1 year. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcome of RA