Figure 9From: Quantitative modeling of the physiology of ascites in portal hypertension Time dependent change in ascites volume. At time 0, the PHVPG is raised to 20 mm Hg and PRA is raised to 5 mm Hg. After a steady state is reached at 30 days, 5.3 liters of ascites fluid is removed over a period of 12 hours and, over the next 10 days, the ascites reforms.Back to article page