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Evaluation of Ascitic Fluid Cytology in a Tertiary Hospital in South-Western Nigeria: A 7-year Retrospective Study

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Background: Ascites is the pathological accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity of varied etiology. Various abnormalities can be detected through cytological analysis of ascitic fluid. Ascitic fluid cytology (AFC) is a rapid and cost-effective
Oluwatosin O. Oguntoye, Oluwafunmilayo A. Oguntoye, Olawale M. Adeniyi, Oluwadamilola Gideon Osasona, Precious E. Nkereuwem   +4 more
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GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition in patients with cirrhosis: A narrative review

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This narrative review aims to describe and discuss the validity of the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria in patients with cirrhosis. Methods The literature search was performed in PubMed and EMBASE between May and August 2024 and updated in January 2025, including original studies published in English in ...
Bárbara Chaves Santos, Ana Teresa Limon‐Miro, Puneeta Tandon, Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson Correia, Carla M. Prado, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Lucilene Rezende Anastácio   +6 more
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Postoperative Weight Gain, Due to Fluid Retention After Ovarian Cancer Surgery—How Much Is too Much?

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Postoperative complications after cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients are associated with impaired survival. Here, we investigated the association between postoperative weight gain due to fluid retention and the development of complications and anastomotic leakage (AL).
Eva K. Egger, Melisa Delen, Hanno Matthaei, Laura Tascon Padron, Carolin Schröder, Milka Marinova, Dominique Koensgen, Alexander Mustea   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electrophoretic Studies of the Proteins of Plasma and Ascitic Fluid in Cirrhosis

, 1960
A series of plasma and ascitic fluid specimens withdrawn from patients with cirrhosis, and a series from one patient over a seven-week period prior to his death, were subjected to electrophoretic analysis.
Routh, J. I., Paul, W. D.
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The Role of Routine Staging Laparoscopy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in Underserved Populations: A 14‐Year Experience at a Safety‐Net Hospital

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background There are no consensus guidelines for staging laparoscopy (SL) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and existing data largely reflect insured referral populations. Routine SL has not been studied in underserved patient populations who face disparities in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
David M. Holmes, Jose Euberto Mendez Reyes, Cary Hsu, Eric J. Silberfein   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing ascitic fungal infection diagnosis through next-generation sequencing: a pilot study in surgical ICU patients

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
ObjectivesAscites, often associated with critical pathologies such as liver cirrhosis or bowel perforation, can be complicated by fungal infection, increasing mortality especially in intensive care settings and demanding rapid diagnosis and adequate ...
Sara Posadas-Cantera, Negin Mehrbarzin, Simon Wetzel, Simon Wetzel, Hanna Goelz, Hanna Goelz, Lampros Kousoulas, Stefan Utzolino, Georg Häcker, Georg Häcker, Mohamed Tarek Badr, Mohamed Tarek Badr   +11 more
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Admission Plasma Lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein, Procalcitonin, and Lactate for Early Identification of Nosocomial Infection in Cirrhotic Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective Analysis

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess whether admission plasma lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein (LBP), procalcitonin (PCT), and lactate could improve detection of nosocomial infection in cirrhotic patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
Li Chen, Shan‐Shan Dun, Fang Xiao
wiley   +1 more source

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 1995
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of the ascitic fluid without obvious intra-abdominal source of sepsis; usually complicates advanced liver disease.
Al Amri Saleh
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Study the usefulness of ascitic fluid cholesterol level in diagnosis of malignant related ascites

, 2018
Background: The differential diagnosis of ascites is a common clinical problem. However, the capability to distinguish malignant from non-malignant causes of ascites using available biochemical techniques would obviate many expensive and time-consuming ...
Mahendra Singh, B. P. Priyadarshi, . Mayank, Ashok Kumar Verma, Tanu Midha   +4 more
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Laparoscopic Methylene Blue Photodynamic Therapy for Intraabdominal Infection: A Preclinical Feasibility Study in a Rabbit Model of Perforated Appendicitis

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Perforated appendicitis commonly results in intra‐abdominal infection requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy. Intraoperative antimicrobial adjuncts are limited, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) may provide a targeted, resistance‐independent approach.
Timothy M. Baran, Korry T. Wirth, Matthew M. Byrne, Benjamin Gertsen, Eric Y. Wang, Darrian S. Hawryluk, Martin S. Pavelka, Nicole A. Wilson   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source