Risk Factors for Hepatic Hydrothorax in Cirrhosis Patients with Ascites - A Clinical Cohort Study.

In patients with cirrhosis and ascites, risk factors for hepatic hydrothorax were a recurrent need for paracentesis, a high bilirubin, diabetes and non-use of NSBBs. Among these patients with cirrhosis and ascites, development of hepatic hydrothorax increased mortality fourfold.