The challenges in managing persistent ascites post-liver transplantation

An application for accreditation has been submitted to European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

The webinar will specifically focus on Persistent ascites (PA) after liver transplantation (LT) as it affects approximately 10% of patients. Although relatively uncommon, it carries significant clinical implications due to its association with poorer outcomes.

Speakers: 

-Dr. Inês Pessanha, pediatric surgeon. Hospital Pediátrico Unidade de Saúde Local de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
-Dr. Catarina Cunha, pediatric surgeon. Hospital Pediátrico Unidade de Saúde Local de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Learning outcomes: Systematize the causes of persistent ascites after liver transplantation Evaluate the importance of repeating the doppler studies with patients both supine and sitting to rule out a positional kinking Discuss the timing of intervention and how long it is acceptable to wait before deciding for a surgical intervention.