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Case Reports
. 2016 Jul 19;316(3):340-1.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.7600.

Evaluation of New-Onset Ascites

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Evaluation of New-Onset Ascites

Yuval A Patel et al. JAMA. .
No abstract available

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Disclosures: Both authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Dr Muir reports receipt of research grants and advisory board participation from Abbvie, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead, Janssen, and Merck. Dr Patel reports no disclosures.

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  • Mechanisms of Ascites Development.
    Hearst Witte M. Hearst Witte M. JAMA. 2016 Nov 1;316(17):1828-1829. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.15069. JAMA. 2016. PMID: 27802540 No abstract available.

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