Chesta J, Ponichik J, Brahm J, Gil R, Gil L C, Ruiz M, Latorre R, Hurtado C
Centro de Gastroenterología, Hospital Clínico, Universidad de Chile, Santiago.
Rev Med Chil. 1991 Mar;119(3):295-8.
We report 4 episodes of spontaneous bacterial pleuritis observed in 3 patients with liver cirrhosis complicated by ascites and pleural effusion. This infection mimics spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Three episodes were successfully treated. Proposed pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and therapy are discussed.