Ascites total protein may be modulated by the use of diuretics
P Lutz, HD Nischalke, B Krämer, B Langhans, F Goeser, DJ Kaczmarek, J Nattermann, CP Strassburg, U Spengler · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2015 · Heft 12
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Background and Aims: Low total protein in the ascites has been described as a risk factor for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). However, recent studies showed that also patients with high ascites protein are susceptible for SBP. Diuretics have been suggested to increase the amount of total protein in the ascites. We investigated if drugs that are commonly used in patients with liver cirrhosis, stage of disease and presence of complications may influence the amount of total ascites protein. Methods: Clinical and laboratory data from patients with liver cirrhosis who received paracentesis between March 2012…
