| When thrombosis involves the portal or splenic veins the initial presentation may be variceal bleeding, splenomegaly, or ascites. |
| Patients who have cirrhosis with ascites are prone to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. |
| Hepatic hydrothorax is a complication of cirrhosis in patients with ascites. |
| Cytokine levels decreased from ascites to lymph to blood, suggesting a splanchnic origin. |
| Although most often accompanied by significant ascites, it can occur in its absence. |
| Computed tomographic scan showed a cirrhotic liver with gastric and esophageal varices and mild ascites. |
