Diagnosis and treatment of persistent ascites after liver transplantation

Persistent ascites is a rare complication in the perioperative period after liver transplantation, it will seriously affect patients′ prognosis. The reasons of persistent ascites may be associated with chyle leakage, abdominal infection, portal hypertension and so on. There are also some reasons still unclear. The related examination should be completed as soon as possible to find out the probable reasons. The key to successful treatment depends on the definite diagnosis of the reasons. The treatment strategy and prognosis of persistent ascites due to different reasons. This article focuses on the reasons, risk factors and treatment methods of persistent ascites after liver transplantation. Key words: Liver transplantation; Ascites; Treatment outcome; Risk factor