Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in a patient with liver cirrhosis

Authors

  • Coralia Enedina Fabra Ricardo Hospital General Docente “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso”, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Santiago de Cuba
  • Odris Lescay Bell Hospital General Docente “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso”, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Santiago de Cuba
  • Xiomelys S antiesteban Sauqué Hospital General Docente “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso”, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Santiago de Cuba

Keywords:

liver cirrhosis, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, ascites, secondary health care.

Abstract

The case report of a 65 years mixed race patient, is presented who worked as a peasant with a history of liver cirrhosis due to chronic alcoholism since 6 years ago, who was referred to the  Gastroenterology Service of "Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso" Teaching General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to moderate abdominal pain and abdomen increase volume.  The diagnostic peritoneal tap was carried out, which indicated a spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; therefore, he received treatment with cephepime and had a satisfactory clinical course. 

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Published

2016-07-08

How to Cite

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Fabra Ricardo CE, Lescay Bell O, antiesteban Sauqué XS. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in a patient with liver cirrhosis. MEDISAN [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 8 [cited 2025 Jun. 4];20(7). Available from: https://medisan.sld.cu/index.php/san/article/view/999

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 7 (2016): MEDISAN

Section

Case Reports

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