The life expectancy of such patients is generally limited to weeks to months after the onset of ascites. Of the three major complications of liver cirrhosis— ...

Feb 8, 2023 · Ascites is a symptom of an underlying health concern and requires medical attention. Left untreated, it can be fatal or life-threatening. It can ...

Jul 27, 2018 · As the life expectancy of patients with ESLD and refractory ascites (if ineligible for liver transplantation) is on average ≤ 6 months, ...

The probability of survival at one and five years after the diagnosis of ascites is approximately 50 and 20%, respectively, and long-term survival of more than ...

While life expectancy for many cancer patients with malignant ascites is short (less than 3 months), ovarian and breast cancer patients often have longer life ...

Aug 14, 2023 · Refractory ascites' life expectancy among patients is 50% within the six to 12-month period after diagnosis. Owing to its mortality rates, ...

Mar 17, 2021 · When using the Child-Pugh classification, the researchers found the 1- and 3-year survival rates were 90.2% and 75.3% for grade A, 73.5% and ...

Once the liver is so badly damaged and a liver transplant is not possible, patients are unlikely to survive longer than six months. The patients come to ...

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