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Archivos argentinos de pediatría
Print version ISSN 0325-0075On-line version ISSN 1668-3501
Abstract
BES, David F et al. Management of cirrhotic ascites in children: Review and recommendations. Part 2: Electrolyte disturbances, nonelectrolyte disturbances, therapeutic options. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2017, vol.115, n.5, pp.505-511. ISSN 0325-0075. http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2017.505.
Ascites is a major complication of cirrhosis. There are several evidence-based articles and guidelines for the management of adults, but few data have been published in relation to children. In the case of a pediatric patient with cirrhotic ascites (PPCA), the following questions are raised: How are the clinical assessment and ancillary tests performed? When is ascites considered refractory? How is it treated? Should fresh plasma and platelets be infused before abdominal paracentesis to prevent bleeding? What are the hospitalization criteria? What are the indicated treatments? What complications can patients develop? When and how should hyponatremia be treated? What are the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis? How is it treated? What is hepatorenal syndrome? How is it treated? When should albumin be infused? When should fluid intake be restricted? The recommendations made here are based on pathophysiology and suggest the preferred approach to diagnostic and therapeutic aspects, and preventive care.
Keywords : Albumin; Hepatorenal syndrome; Hyponatremia; Portal hypertension; Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.