Liver Disorders - Treatment of Refractory Ascites - Mohamed El Kabany, MD, UCLA - Digestive Diseases

Explore the management of refractory ascites in liver disorders through this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Mohamed El Kabany from UCLA. Delve into various treatment approaches, including medical management, addon medications, and large volume paracentesis. Examine response rates, sodium balance considerations, and preliminary data on indwelling catheters. Learn about procedural tips, associated risk factors, and emerging experimental treatments, including the role of the gut microbiome in liver disease management. Gain valuable insights from this presentation, part of the UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium, to enhance your understanding of advanced ascites treatment strategies.

Introduction
Medical treatment
Medical management
Addon medications
Rate of response
Large volume paracentesis
Sodium balance
Preliminary data
Indwelling catheters
Data
Tips Procedures
Risk Factors
Experimental Treatments
Gut Microbiome