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Pediatric Respirology and Critical Care Medicine, 2021 Context: Abdominal compartment syndrome in children carries a mortality of 40–60%. Although definitive treatment for this condition traditionally involves decompressive laparotomy, percutaneous catheter drainage of associated ascites is described as an ...
Beatrix Hyemin Choi +4 more
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The use of non-selective beta-blockers in patients with cirrhosis: more doubts than certainties [PDF]
, 2017 In conclusion, prospective RCT would be needed on the use of NSBBs in decompensated cirrhotic patients with ascites however these trials are difficult to organize and will need a large sample size.
Di Gregorio, Vincenza +3 more
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Radiology Technologists Performing Peritoneal Drainage, Local Experience
The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology, 2022 Purpose We conducted this study to review our experience of peritoneal drainages (paracentesis) performed by interventional radiology technologists.
I Aljediea +4 more
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Awareness and knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: results of an international survey [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Surveys have demonstrated a lack of physician awareness of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome (IAH/ACS) and wide variations in the management of these conditions, with many intensive care units (ICUs) reporting ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L +8 more
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TIPS for the treatment of refractory ascites, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax: a critical update [PDF]
, 2010 Refractory ascites is a frequent complication of advanced cirrhosis and is associated with hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax. Large volume paracentesis and pleurodesis are regarded as first-line treatments in patients who do not respond ...
Gerbes, Alexander L., Roessle, Martin
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Large Volume Paracentesis in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Temporarily Diminishes Blood Cell Count [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background: Large-volume paracentesis is the preferred treatment for patients with severe and refractory ascites. Several complications were reported during therapeutical paracentesis.
Mahmood Haghighat +6 more
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A case of abdominal sarcoidosis in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia. [PDF]
, 2013 The allogeneic bone marrow transplantation usually preceded by induction chemotherapy, in fit patients, represents the gold standard in the acute myeloid leukaemia.
Addeo, Alfredo +4 more
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Usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis for monitoring patients with refractory ascites [PDF]
, 2019 Background: bioelectrical impedance analysis is a technique for the determination of the hydropic component. The hydropic component, determined by blood volume, could be a reflection of the hemodynamic situation.
Ampuero Herrojo, Javier +4 more
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JGH Open, 2020 Background Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is common in hospitalized cirrhotic patients with ascites and carries high mortality. This study aimed to determine whether early diagnostic paracentesis (EDP) 12 h from presentation (P = 0.057).
Luke Townsend +5 more
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Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis
MedEdPORTAL, 2014 Paracentesis is a commonly performed bedside procedure by which peritoneal fluid is obtained from the peritoneal cavity. This procedure is performed in patients with ascites for diagnostic and/or therapeutic reasons.
Irene Ma +5 more
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