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Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Costs of CART Versus Paracentesis for Malignant Ascites: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study in Japan [PDF]

Cancer Medicine
Background Paracentesis temporarily relieves malignant ascites but causes hypoalbuminemia. Cell‐free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) reinfuses autologous proteins to prevent hypoalbuminemia and has been increasingly used in Japan ...
Yuki Hashimoto, Norihiko Inoue, Shinobu Imai   +2 more
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Urine TIMP2.IGFBP7 Reflects Kidney Injury After Moderate Volume Paracentesis in Patients With Ascites: A Randomized Control Study [PDF]

JGH Open
Background Urinary biomarkers may predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in cirrhosis with ascites in a moderate volume paracentesis setting. Objective The study aimed to assess the risk and consequence of AKI and its progression in patients with ...
Anuchit Suksamai, Sanpolpai Khaoprasert, Amnart Chaiprasert, Sakkarin Chirapongsathorn   +3 more
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Puncture needle with a hard plastic sheath and plastic wings minimizes repuncture attempts in ultrasound-guided paracentesis: a retrospective case-control study [PDF]

Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science, 2022
Background This study was performed to evaluate periprocedural factors, complications, and repuncture rate of the newly developed puncture needle and compare it with the routinely used puncture needle for ultrasound (US)-guided paracentesis.
Il Wan Son, Suk Kim, Seung Baek Hong, Nam Kyung Lee, Mi Ri Jeong, Sung Yong Han, Hyun Young Woo   +6 more
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Feasibility of a fast-track randomized controlled trial of cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy for patients with refractory malignant ascites

BMC Cancer, 2022
Background Malignant ascites often causes discomfort in advanced cancer patients. Paracentesis is the most common treatment modality, but it requires frequently repeated treatment.
Naosuke Yokomichi, Kengo Imai, Masaki Sakamoto, Masashi Horiki, Toshihiro Yamauchi, Satoru Miwa, Satoshi Inoue, Yu Uneno, Hidekazu Suzuki, Toru Wada, Yuri Ichikawa, Tatsuya Morita   +11 more
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Bedside USG-guided paracentesis – A technical note for beginners

Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2022
Paracentesis is a routinely performed low-risk daycare procedure most commonly performed in patients with cirrhosis. Although uncommon, devastating bleeding complications may occur, particularly in patients with coagulopathy.
Karamvir Chandel, Shaleen Rana, Ranjan Kumar Patel, Tara Prasad Tripathy, Amar Mukund   +4 more
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Ultrasound findings in suspected ascites referred for paracentesis

Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2022
Complications of diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis include bowel perforation, hemorrhage, and death. At present, medical practitioners identify an area for paracentesis using either physical examination alone or with the addition of ultrasound. The
Jan Christian Droste, Christy Riggott, Tracey Maxfield, Jodie Bennett   +3 more
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How much is too much? Pushing the limits of fluid removal via paracentesis

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022
Peritoneal fluid accumulation can be caused by a multitude of factors. Patients with chronic cirrhosis can suffer from recurrent ascites requiring repeat paracentesis for fluid removal and symptom control. A paracentesis is a commonly performed procedure
Rami Al Khoury
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Efficacy and Safety of Ascites Treatment in Liver Cirrhosis

Безопасность и риск фармакотерапии, 2022
Cirrhosis is one of the major health problems worldwide; and ascites is often its first and foremost manifestation. Despite the advances in modern hepatology, the presence of ascites is associated with a poor prognosis and high mortality.
G. A. Ignatenko, T. E. Kugler, G. G. Taradin, I. V. Rakitskaya, A. A. Kaluga   +4 more
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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: update on diagnosis and treatment

Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2021
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common complication in patients with liver cirrhosis, with an increased risk of mortality. For this reason, a diagnostic paracentesis should be performed in all patients with ascites and clinical features with
Popoiag Roxana-Emanuela, Fierbințeanu-Braticevici Carmen   +1 more
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Lights and Shadows of Paracentesis: Is an Ultrasound Guided Approach Enough to Prevent Bleeding Complications?

Livers, 2023
Paracentesis is a validated procedure for diagnosing and managing ascites. Although paracentesis is a safe procedure with a 1–2% risk of complications such as bleeding, it is necessary to inform the patient about the possible adverse events.
Marta Patturelli, Luca Pignata, Pietro Venetucci, Maria Guarino   +3 more
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