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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2014; 20(42): 15499-15517
Published online Nov 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i42.15499
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Figure 6 Pathophysiological mechanisms in the development of ascites and the hepatorenal syndrome. SNS: Sympathetic nervous system; RAAS: The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; AII: Angiotensin II; ET-1: Endothelin-1; NO: Nitric oxide; PGs: Prostaglandins.