Definition and diagnosis Whereas a normal peritoneal cavity contains only 25 mL of fluid, the peritoneum has the capacity to absorb 900 mL Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of peritoneal fluid, occurring most commonly in decompensated liver cirrhosis (85%), with…
Definition and diagnosis Whereas a normal peritoneal cavity contains only 25 mL of fluid, the peritoneum has the capacity to absorb 900 mL Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of peritoneal fluid, occurring most commonly in decompensated liver cirrhosis (85%), with…
One of the main functions of the liver is to protect against toxins. The endoplasmic reticulum of hepatocytes contains families of enzymes that protect the organism against an accumulation of lipid-soluble exogenous and endogenous compounds. This is done by transforming…