Nephrogenic ascites - Still an intractable problem?

Nephrogenic ascites - Still an intractable problem?

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Nephrogenic ascites or ascites associated with renal failure is seen in end-stage renal disease in-patients on hemodialysis but has been described occasionally in earlier stages of renal redken 07m failure.The cause can be multifactorial and a combination of inadequate dialysis and ultrafiltration, poor nutrition and increased peritoneal membrane permeability in uremia.Generally, the onset of nephrogenic ascites is kelley coures evansville insidious and portends a grim long-term prognosis.We describe herein three patients who presented with refractory ascites of nephrogenic origin and review this entity.