Refractory Hepatic Hydrothorax in Chronic Hepatitis C Controlled by Direct-acting Antivirals

Refractory Hepatic Hydrothorax in Chronic Hepatitis C Controlled by Direct-acting Antivirals

Hepatic hydrothorax is a transudative pleural effusion that complicates advanced liver cirrhosis. Patients refractory to medical treatment plus salt restriction and diuretics are considered to have refractory hepatic hydrothorax and may require transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) or...

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Main Authors: Myung Hee Kim, Duk Ki Kim, Hyuk Soo Eun, Woo Sun Rou, Seok Hyun Kim, Byung Seok Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2020-02-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
hydrothorax
liver cirrhosis
hepacivirus
pleural effusion
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