Ascites

Investigation and management of peritoneal fluid accumulation.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GastroenterologyHepatology

Clinical Guidelines

BSG Guidelines on the Management of Ascites in Cirrhosis
National
EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of patients with decompensated cirrhosis
National
NICE CKS: Cirrhosis
National
NICE Guidance: Tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis
National
NICE guideline [IPG631]: Subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites in adults
National
NICE guideline [MTG9]: PeritX peritoneal catheter drainage system for vacuum-assisted drainage of treatment-resistant, recurrent malignant ascites
National
Diagnosis, Evaluation and Management of Ascites, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis and Hepatorenal Syndrome (AASLD Practice Guideline)
Local
EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhosis
Local
Guidelines on the management of ascites in cirrhosis (British Society of Gastroenterology and British Association for the Study of the Liver)
Local
The management of ascites in cirrhosis: report on the consensus conference of the International Ascites Club
Local