Abstract
Background and aim: Ascites represents the hallmark of decompensation in patients with cirrhosis. Apart from the assessment of HVPG, that is not yet part of clinical practice, predictors of ascites onset are lacking, restricting the adoption of preventive strategies. The presence of a modest layer of fluid (MLF) around the liver and/or the spleen at ultrasound examination is a frequent finding in patients with compensated cirrhosis. The meaning of MLF has never been investigated in these patients.
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