The following statement(s) is/are true concerning the management of ascites associated with chronic liver disease.
A. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an insignificant complication
B. Large volume paracentesis is unsafe due to excessive volume loss from the intervascular space
C. Peritoneovenous shunting is a trivial surgical procedure with minimal perioperative morbidity and mortality
D. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) can effectively treat ascites in patients refractory to conventional medical therapy
Answer:D
The following statement(s) is/are true concerning the management of ascites associated with chronic liver disease.
A. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an insignificant complication B. Large volume paracentesis is unsafe due to excessive volume loss from the intervascular space C. Peritoneovenous shunting is a trivial surgical procedure with minimal perioperative morbidity and mortality D. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) can effectively treat ascites in patients refractory to conventional medical therapy