Nephrogenic Ascites – A Poorly understood Syndrome

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11

Abstract

Nephrogenic ascites is a rare condition with a grave prognosis and an unknown but probably multifactorial cause. There is limited prospective data on nephrogenic ascites from the Indian subcontinent. Nephrogenicascites can be cured by strict salt restriction, effective dialysis and persistent ultrafiltration in contrary to general belief.

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Dr Suman Sethi MBBS, MD, DM

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Dr Suman Sethi MBBS, MD, DM (2016). Nephrogenic Ascites – A Poorly understood Syndrome. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 4(11), 14103-14107. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-214831