Definition and diagnostic criteria of refractory ascites and hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhosis
✍ Scribed by V Arroyo; P Ginès; A L Gerbes; F J Dudley; P Gentilini; G Laffi; T B Reynolds; H Ring-Larsen; J Schölmerich
- Book ID
- 102243736
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 212 KB
- Volume
- 23
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0270-9139
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✦ Synopsis
On only two occasions were syndromes associated uretic hormone; NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; BUN, blood with ascites in cirrhosis defined by a consensus apurine nitrogen; ATN, acute tubular necrosis.
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