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Continuous passive paracentesis versus large-volume paracentesis in the prevention and treatment of intra-abdominal hypertension in the critically ill cirrhotic patient with ascites (COPPTRIAHL): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundCritically ill patients with cirrhosis and ascites are at high risk for intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) which increases mortality....
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Utilizing advanced practice providers in the paracentesis/thoracentesis clinic
In an era of increasing radiology volumes, including image-guided procedures, as well as decreased reimbursements, radiology practices are seeking...
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Early short-term abdominal paracentesis drainage in moderately severe and severe acute pancreatitis with pelvic ascites
BackgroundWe sought to evaluate the effect of early short-term abdominal paracentesis drainage (APD) in moderately severe and severe acute...
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Effect of paracentesis on the survival of patients with terminal cancer and ascites: a propensity score–weighted analysis of the East Asian Collaborative Cross-cultural Study to Elucidate the Dying Process
PurposeParacentesis is among the most widely utilized treatments for malignant ascites (MA). However, paracentesis in patients with MA has the...
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Does Point-of-Care Ultrasound Change the Needle Insertion Location During Routine Bedside Paracentesis?
BackgroundParacentesis is a bedside procedure to obtain ascitic fluid from the peritoneum. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) improves the safety of...
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Paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction: are there albumin alternatives?
BackgroundAscites is one of the main complications of advanced liver cirrhosis. It is defined as a pathological accumulation if free fluid in the...
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Can procedure time for paracentesis be optimized based on bottle selection?
PurposeThe purpose of our study was to assess if plastic containers could decrease the overall procedure time for paracentesis relative to more...
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Ascites and Chronic Liver Disease in Children
Development of ascites in children with chronic liver disease is the most common form of decompensation. It is associated with a poor prognosis and...
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Large-volume cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy improves venous flow in patients with liver cirrhosis
PurposeHemodynamic change after total paracentesis was investigated because it might lead to various complications. Although cell-free and...
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High efficacy of low-dose albumin infusion in the prevention of paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction
BackgroundLarge-volume paracentesis (LVP) is a main pillar in treating patients with tense ascites. Without plasma expanders use,...
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Disparities in Care for Low-Income Patients with Cirrhosis: Implementing an Innovative Outpatient Clinic for Refractory Ascites in a Safety Net Hospital
BackgroundDisparities in life-saving interventions for low-income patients with cirrhosis necessitate innovative models of care.
AimTo implement a...
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Human Albumin Infusion for the Management of Liver Cirrhosis and Its Complications: An Overview of Major Findings from Meta-analyses
IntroductionThe role of human albumin (HA) infusion in cirrhotic patients has been increasingly recognized. This paper aims to summarize the evidence...
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Midodrine plus propranolol versus propranolol alone in preventing first bleed in patients with cirrhosis and severe ascites: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPropranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, commonly used to prevent variceal bleed, but might precipitate circulatory dysfunction in severe...
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An Economic Analysis of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Covered Stent Shunt for Variceal Bleeding and Refractory Ascites in a Spanish Setting
IntroductionThe primary aim is to estimate the cost-effectiveness of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPSS) in two indications...
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Role of albumin infusion in cirrhosis-associated complications
Cirrhosis is an advanced-stage liver disease that occurs due to persistent physiological insults such as excessive alcohol consumption, infections,...
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Post paracentesis deep circumflex iliac artery injury identified at angiography, an underreported complication
BackgroundThough injury to the inferior epigastric artery (IEA) is reported to be the most common source of hemorrhagic complications from...
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Can we predict early renal impairment in pediatric cirrhosis?
AimsPublished literature on renal dysfunction (RD) in pediatric cirrhosis are limited. We aimed to detect early RD in cirrhotic children by renal...
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Clinical and molecular characteristics of pediatric low-grade glioma complicated with ventriculo-peritoneal shunt related ascites
IntroductionVentriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS) related ascites is a rare complication of pediatric low grade gliomas (pLGG). Physiopathology of this...
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Right vs left portal branch puncture in TIPS creation with controlled expansion covered stent: comparison of hemodynamic and clinical outcomes
PurposeTo retrospectively compare outcomes of TIPS performed by puncturing left portal vein (LPV) vs right portal vein (RPV) to access the portal...
