Nephrogenic ascites - Still an intractable problem?

Nephrogenic ascites or ascites associated with renal failure is seen in end-stage renal disease in-patients on hemodialysis but has been described Traditional Art occasionally in earlier stages of renal failure.The cause can be multifactorial and a combination of inadequate dialysis TIG Torch Back Cap and ultrafiltration, poor nutrition and increased peritoneal membrane permeability in uremia.Generally, the onset of nephrogenic ascites is insidious and portends a grim long-term prognosis.We describe herein three patients who presented with refractory ascites of nephrogenic origin and review this entity.