Simultaneous Symposia 5a: The Inpatient Hepatology Consult
Wednesday, October 22
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Moderator: Mark W. Russo, MD, MPH, FACG
Fluid, Distention, Infection, Oh My: Approach to the Patient With Ascites
Mark W. Russo, MD, MPH, FACG
Treat patients with massive ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
Water, Water Everywhere: Approach to the Cirrhotic Patient With Acute Kidney Injury
Jasmohan S. Bajaj, MD, FACG
Evaluate the cirrhotic patient with acute kidney injury, including hepatorenal syndrome, acute kidney injury and hyponatremia.
A Rational Guide to the Use of TIPS
Atif Zaman, MD, FACG
Discuss appropriate indications for TIPS referrals and manage post-TIPS complications.