Journal of Liver

Houda Ben Nejma

Publications

• Research Article
  Refractory Ascites in Cirrhosis: Prevalence and Predictive Factors
  Author(s): Rym Ennaifer, Nour Elleuch, Hayfa Romdhane, Rania Hefaiedh, Myriam Cheikh, Sonda Chaabouni, Houda Ben Nejma and Najet Bel Hadj Rym Ennaifer, Nour Elleuch, Hayfa Romdhane, Rania Hefaiedh, Myriam Cheikh, Sonda Chaabouni, Houda Ben Nejma and Najet Bel Hadj
  
  Introduction: 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. Different treatments have been proposed, however, only liver transplantation can improve survival. The aims of this study were to determine prevalence and predictors of RA development in patients with cirrhosis. Methods: Retrospective study including consecutive cirrhotic patients admitted for controlling ascites between January 2010 and April 2013. Patients and cirrhosis characteristics were studied. Development of RA during followup was investigated. Predictive fa.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0889.1000162

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