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Peritoneum, Mesentery, and Abdominal Wall
Degenerative
Ascites
Ascites
Siva P. Raman, MD
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Pathologic accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Jeffries J et al: Management of malignant pleural effusions and malignancy-related ascites. Semin Intervent Radiol. 37(4):434-40, 2020
Farsad K et al: Clinical and radiologic evaluation of patients before TIPS creation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 203(4):739-45, 2014
Ishizawa T et al: Risk factors and management of ascites after liver resection to treat hepatocellular carcinoma. Arch Surg. 144(1):46-51, 2009
Olthof E et al: Chyloperitoneum following abdominal aortic surgery. Vascular. 16(5):258-62, 2008
Hanbidge AE et al: US of the peritoneum. Radiographics. 23(3):663-84; discussion 684-5, 2003
Jeffery J et al: Ascitic fluid analysis: the role of biochemistry and haematology. Hosp Med. 62(5): 282-6, 2001
Heneghan MA et al: Pathogenesis of ascites in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Med Sci Monit. 6(4):807-16, 2000
Habeeb KS et al: Management of ascites. Paracentesis as a guide. Postgrad Med. 101(1): 191-2, 195-200, 1997
Henriksen JH et al: Ascites formation in liver cirrhosis: the how and the why. Dig Dis. 8(3):152-62, 1990
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Pathologic accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Jeffries J et al: Management of malignant pleural effusions and malignancy-related ascites. Semin Intervent Radiol. 37(4):434-40, 2020
Farsad K et al: Clinical and radiologic evaluation of patients before TIPS creation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 203(4):739-45, 2014
Ishizawa T et al: Risk factors and management of ascites after liver resection to treat hepatocellular carcinoma. Arch Surg. 144(1):46-51, 2009
Olthof E et al: Chyloperitoneum following abdominal aortic surgery. Vascular. 16(5):258-62, 2008
Hanbidge AE et al: US of the peritoneum. Radiographics. 23(3):663-84; discussion 684-5, 2003
Jeffery J et al: Ascitic fluid analysis: the role of biochemistry and haematology. Hosp Med. 62(5): 282-6, 2001
Heneghan MA et al: Pathogenesis of ascites in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Med Sci Monit. 6(4):807-16, 2000
Habeeb KS et al: Management of ascites. Paracentesis as a guide. Postgrad Med. 101(1): 191-2, 195-200, 1997
Henriksen JH et al: Ascites formation in liver cirrhosis: the how and the why. Dig Dis. 8(3):152-62, 1990
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