DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i04.040

Pages: 1310-1317

Where does ascites come from in cirrhosis? Why is there a cut off of 250 neutrophils for diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis? Why does hypokalemia lead to hepatic encephalopathy? Why does spur cell anaemia occur in cirrhosis? These are simple issues that we see in a liver intensive unit and during care in a cirrhotic. The purpose of this brief, but reinforcing article targeting Fellows interested in or caring for a liver disease patient is to bring clarity to these every day, but important issues.