Renal Function in Decompensated Cirrhosis of the Liver.

Abstract
Renal function was studied in 12 patients with edema due to cirrhosis of the liver. The mean inulin clearance was found to be 123 ml./ min. and the mean p-aminohippurate clearance, 595 ml./min. The data indicate that the retention of Na, is a consequence of increased tubular reabsorption.