Progress in treatment of massive ascites and hepatorenal syndrome

Table 1 Definition of refractory and recurrent ascites according to the consensus of the International Ascites Club[9]

Refractory ascites	cannot be mobilized by diuretics because of a lack of response (mean weight loss less than 200g/d during the last 4 d) or the development of diuretic-induced complications such as hyponatremia, hypokalemia, renal impairment, hepatic encephalopathy, precluding an effective diuretic dosage
Recidivant ascites	recurs at least on 3 occasions within 1 year despite prescription of dietary sodium restriction and adequate diuretic dosage