TY - JOUR. T1 - Serum cystatin C level is a good prognostic marker in patients with cirrhotic ascites and normal serum creatinine levels. AU - Seo, Yeon Seok. AU - Jung, Eun Suk. AU - An, Hyonggin. AU - Kim, Jeong Han. AU - Jung, Young Kul. AU - Kim, Ji Hoon. AU - Yim, Hyung Joon. AU - Yeon, Jong Eun. AU - Byun, Kwan Soo. AU - Kim, Chang Duck. AU - Ryu, Ho Sang. AU - Um, Soon Ho. PY - 2009. Y1 - 2009. N2 - Background/Aims: Serum creatinine (Cr) is not a reliable marker for early detection of renal dysfunction in patients with cirrhotic ascites. Several reports have suggested that cystatin C (CysC) is more sensitive than Cr for detecting reduced renal function in these patients. This study evaluated the clinical significance of CysC in patients with cirrhotic ascites and a normal serum Cr level. Methods: We enrolled patients with ascites and a normal serum Cr level (,1.2 mg/dl). Liver function tests, international normalized ratio (INR) and serum Cr and CysC levels were measured on the same day ...

Malignant ascites represents a severe clinical problem for physicians and patients being confronted with this common symptom of advanced-stage gastrointestinal cancer. Unfortunately, there is no standardized and evidence-based treatment for malignant ascites and therapies which are commonly being used are only temporarily effective. Newer modes of therapy, such as the application of the tri-functional antibody catumaxomab, are associated with significant side effects and are limited to patients in stages of good overall performance. Therefore, there is still an urgent need for more effective, longer-lasting, and less toxic modes of treatment for peritoneal effusions caused by gastrointestinal cancers.. Preclinical data strongly suggest that bevacizumab might be a very effective agent for the treatment of malignant ascites, which is in large part caused by the hyperpermeability-promoting factor VEGF. Emerging clinical results from cancer patients with malignant ascites treated with bevacizumab ...

Malignant ascites represents a severe clinical problem for physicians and patients being confronted with this common symptom of advanced-stage gastrointestinal cancer. Unfortunately, there is no standardized and evidence-based treatment for malignant ascites and therapies which are commonly being used are only temporarily effective. Newer modes of therapy, such as the application of the tri-functional antibody catumaxomab, are associated with significant side effects and are limited to patients in stages of good overall performance. Therefore, there is still an urgent need for more effective, longer-lasting, and less toxic modes of treatment for peritoneal effusions caused by gastrointestinal cancers.. Preclinical data strongly suggest that bevacizumab might be a very effective agent for the treatment of malignant ascites, which is in large part caused by the hyperpermeability-promoting factor VEGF. Emerging clinical results from cancer patients with malignant ascites treated with bevacizumab ...

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Ascites formation is often observed in ovarian cancer patients. Vascular permeability factor (VPF) may induce ascites formation. We established an animal model of ascites formation and re-accumulation by i.p. transplantation of a human ovarian adenocarcinoma cell line, NOS2, into nude mice. The form …

BEVERLY, MA-(Marketwired - December 11, 2017) - BioVie Inc. (OTCQB: BIVI), a clinical-stage company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative drug therapies for liver disease, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for BIV201 (continuous infusion terlipressin), the Companys patented Orphan drug candidate. BIV201 is currently being evaluated for the treatment of refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis in a mid-stage (Phase 2a) US clinical trial, with 2 of the planned 6 patients having been treated with this therapy to date.. The FDAs Fast Track program is designed to facilitate development and expedite the review of drug candidates that are intended to treat serious or life-threatening conditions and demonstrate the potential to address unmet medical needs. Fast Track designation allows for more frequent communications with the FDA to discuss the clinical development program and review process. Upon submission of ...

The Prevalence and Causative Bacteria of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients with Ascites Due to Liver Cirrhosis Mostafa M. Ragheb* Hassan Nasr El

Background: Differential diagnosis of ascites is a common clinical problem. Less expensive biochemical techniques are required to differentiate ascites with unknown etiology. Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of ascitic fluid cholesterol, serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) and serum ascites cholesterol gradients (SACG) in differentiating cirrhotic, tuberculous and malignant ascites. Methods: 50 patients (25 with hepatic cirrhosis, 15 with tuberculosis and10 with malignancy) were evaluated for ascitic fluid total protein, albumin, cholesterol, SAAG and SACG. Results: The mean ascitic fluid cholesterol was significantly higher in malignant ascites when compared with cirrhosis and tuberculous ascites (p= 0.0001 each). The difference between tuberculous and cirrhotic ascites was also significant (p= 0.001). The mean value of SAAG was significantly higher in cirrhosis when compared with tuberculous and malignant ascites (p= 0.0001; p= 0.001 respectively) but the difference between ...

One of the major limitations of immunotherapy with rIL-2 protein for ovarian cancer is that, due to its short half-life, frequent injections of high doses of the protein are required to sustain therapeutic levels, and this is often associated with serious side effects (21). Although i.v. bolus injection of IL-2 results in a serum half-life of ∼7 min, i.p. infusion results in a peritoneal fluid half-life of ∼22 h (22, 23). Recently, a promising 25% response rate was reported after treatment of advanced ovarian cancer patients with IL-2 protein delivered by either continuous 7-day i.p. infusion or weekly 24-h i.p. infusion (11). Constant delivery of the IL-2 protein over either 7 days or 24 h resulted in stable IL-2 levels in the tumor ascites during the infusion period. These results suggest that one improvement in IL-2 therapy for ovarian cancer may be administration of IL-2 in such a manner that the sharply fluctuating IL-2 levels common after bolus protein therapy are avoided.. In the ...

This single-centre trial evaluated the efficacy of intraperitoneal catumaxomab in outpatients with malignant ascites related to epithelial tumours.

Ovarian cancer has often spread beyond the ovary to involve the peritoneal cavity at the time of diagnosis (2) and associated with malignant ascites formation (29-31). Debulking surgery followed by i.v. chemotherapy may allow clinical remission of the disease but disease recurrence in the peritoneal cavity is common and will eventually lead to demise of the patient. In the present study, we report that ovarian cancer xenografts growing in SCID mice are inhibited by bevacizumab and rapamycin. Both rapamycin and bevacizumab as a single treatment have a defined effect on the inhibition of tumor growth, tumor cell dissemination, and prolongation of survival. When combined with rapamycin, however, bevacizumab reduces tumor growth by ∼94% and significantly prolongs survival. Indeed, the combination of BEV/RAPA induces a significant decrease in the number of proliferating cells, the mean of Ki-67-positive cells, the mean vessel density, and ascites formation and inhibited tumor cells from ...

Catumaxomab (trade name Removab) is a rat-mouse hybrid monoclonal antibody which is used to treat malignant ascites, a condition occurring in people with metastasizing cancer. It binds to antigens CD3 and EpCAM. It is in clinical trials in the United States currently and is used in Europe. It was developed by Fresenius Biotech and Trion Pharma (Germany). The drug is used for the treatment of malignant ascites in people with EpCAM-positive cancer if a standard therapy is not available. Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The usual treatment of malignant ascites is to puncture the peritoneum to let the accumulated fluid drain out. After the puncture, catumaxomab is given as an intraperitoneal infusion. The procedure is repeated four times within about eleven days. It has been shown that puncture free survival can be increased from 11 to 46 days with this treatment. Common adverse effects include fever, nausea and vomiting. Fever and pain should be controlled by giving ...

A 75-year-old man with rectal cancer had consumed an average of6 6 g of alcohol per day for 47 years. However, his liver function was within normal limits and his Child-Pugh classification was A before initiation of therapy. He underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiation and a low anterior resection. The patient then received CapeOX as an adjuvant therapy. During the fourth cycle of CapeOX, computed tomography(CT)showed massive ascites. The chemotherapy was discontinued and treatment including a diuretic agent was initiated. The ascites gradually decreased and 8 months after the discontinuation of CapeOX, CT showed neither the presence ofascites nor recurrence ofthe cancer or metastasis. When a patient has a history ofexcessive alcohol intake, even iftest results for liver function are within normal limits, we should be aware ofthe hepatic toxicity ofCapeOX.

Previous studies by our group and others have addressed the relationship between leukocyte infiltration into solid tumors and chemokine expression (14 , 16 , 23) . To our knowledge, this work is the first comprehensive study of CC chemokines and chemokine receptor expression in human ovarian cancer ascites.. We found that ascitic fluid is rich in CC chemokines and that the CD14-expressing cells and T cells present in ovarian cancer ascites express CC chemokine receptor mRNA and protein.. Is the extent and phenotype of the leukocyte infiltration in ovarian ascites related to chemokines and chemokine receptor expression? Gradients of chemokines usually cause tissue recruitment of leukocytes through effects on adhesion and endothelial transmigration (24) . Our data suggest that CC chemokine protein levels are significantly higher in ascitic fluid than in patient plasma samples. Therefore, chemokines present in ascites could form a gradient for leukocyte migration into the peritoneal cavity. ...

Ascites. Side view of a 76-year-old mans distended abdomen, showing the condition of ascites. The abdomen is severely swollen with fluid. The fluid has collected in the peritoneal cavity between the internal organs and the abdominal wall. As well as abdominal discomfort, ascites can cause breathing problems due to pressure on the diaphragm. Ascites occurs in many different conditions including liver cirrhosis and heart or kidney failure. This patient was suffering from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile duct. Treatment of ascites may include diuretic drugs, fluid and salt restriction, and sometimes drainage of the fluid. - Stock Image M108/0382

Two cases of pancreatic ascites are reported in which endoscopic retrograde and operative pancreatography were used to demonstrate the source of leakage from the duct system.

LPA levels are consistently elevated in the ascites of ovarian cancer patients (41 , 42) and likely contributing to the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer (6) . The mechanisms leading to the elevated levels of LPA in ovarian cancer ascites are not currently clear. Although ovarian cancer cells can release LPA into cell supernatants (11 , 12) , it is not known whether ovarian cancer cells or other cellular components in ascites are the primary source of LPA. Furthermore, it is not known whether the increased levels are because of increased rates of production or decreased rates of degradation. We have demonstrated that the major mechanism of LPA degradation by ovarian cancer cells is through an LPP-like activity (16) .. The LPP family includes at least three members, LPP-1, LPP-2, and LPP-3 isoforms (13 , 38 , 39) . LPP-like properties serve to terminate the receptor-directed signaling functions of LPA and hydrolyze LPA, PA, ceramide 1-phosphate, and sphingosine 1-phosphate (14 , 15 , 38 , 43) . ...

The treatment of ascites in liver cirrhosis is typically performed by different medical specialists. However, professionals other than gastroenterologists and hepatologists can also perform the treatment procedures, including gastroenterological surgeons, nephrologists and infectologists. Different medical doctors follow these patients depending on their degree of familiarity with ascites treatment, and they play a key role in the ultimate goal of therapy. However, many professionals do not follow any established treatment protocol, which may lead to the emergence of several complications, such as HE and renal dysfunction, which are the most frequent complications 7.. Because many physicians note difficulties in managing massive ascites, we aimed to introduce a protocol that identifies outpatient cirrhotic patients with ascites that is considered difficult to manage (due to cirrhosis decompensation). The patients were followed-up with nutritional assessments to verify their adherence to the diet ...

This study will investigate the efficacy and tolerability of escalated doses of bevacizumab [Avastin] in patients with refractory malignant ascites. The primary

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CA125 is the most widely used tumour marker in ovarian cancer with unsatisfactory sensitivity and specificity especially at early stage. It is quantified by antibody-based immunoassays; however different molecular weight isoforms have been described in the literature which have never been validated by mass spectrometry, potentially affecting the diagnostic accuracy and clinical reliability of the test. In this study, CA125 was detected by Western blot and its identity confirmed by mass spectrometry. Two-dimensional (2D) gel electrophoresis in combination with mass spectrometry revealed that positive Western blot signals up to 500 kDa are most likely false-positive interactions of M11-like and OC125-like antibodies. Fibronectin, identified as one of these false-positive interaction partners, increased the reading for CA125 in a first generation ELISA significantly (p = 0.02). The existence of low-molecular weight isoforms of CA125 is therefore questionable and is most likely reflecting cross-reactivity

Although the factors involved in cirrhotic ascites have been studied for a century, a number of observations are not understood, including the action of diuretics in the treatment of ascites and the ability of the plasma-ascitic albumin gradient to d

The two main mechanisms of ascites formation in cirrhosis are universal: portal (sinusoidal) hypertension and renal retention of sodium. In cirrhosis, fluid extravasates from the hepatic sinusoids rather than from the splanchnic capillaries. Therefore, leakage of fluid into the peritoneal space occurs as a result of sinusoidal hypertension that in turn results from hepatic venous outflow block secondary to regenerative nodules and fibrosis. However, sinusoidal hypertension alone is not sufficient for the continuous formation of ascites. Plasma volume expansion, through sodium and water retention, allows for the replenishment of the intravascular volume and is the other essential factor in the pathogenesis of cirrhotic ascites.. As mentioned above, as portal pressure increases (and collaterals form), there is concomitant arterial splanchnic and systemic vasodilatation that results in a reduction in the effective arterial blood volume.19 This underfilling leads to baroreceptor stimulation and ...

At the hospital its important to monitoring body weight and the intake and output of fluids. Fluid restriction is only necessary if the serum sodium concentration drops below 120 mmol per liter. It is also important to determine the sodium balance which can be approximated by monitoring intake(diet, sodium-containing medications and intravenous solutions) and urinary excretion because, a negative sodium balance is a predictor of weight loss.. A reasonable goal for a patient without peripheral edema is a negative sodium balance with a weight loss of 0.5 Kg per day.. Drugs. Most patient with cirrhotic ascites respond to dietary sodium restriction and diuretics. The combination of spironolactone and furosemide is the most effective regimen for rapid diminution of ascites. The starting dose is 100 mg of Spironolactone and 40 mg of Furosemide together in the morning. If there is no decrease in body weight or increase in urinary sodium excretion after two or three days, the doses of both drugs should ...

Ascites is a common complication of liver cirrhosis associated with a poor prognosis. The treatment of ascites requires dietary sodium restriction and the judicious use of distal and loop diuretics, sequential at an earlier stage of ascites, and a combination at a later stage of ascites. The diagnos …

Limit the amount of salt in your diet. The most important step to treating ascites is to drastically reduce your salt intake. Recommended limits are 2,000 mg or less a day. Seeing a nutritional specialist (dietitian) is helpful especially because the salt content in foods is difficult to determine. Salt substitutes - that do not contain potassium - can be used.. Often, patients will require diuretics (water pills) to treat ascites. Take these pills as prescribed. Common diuretics are spironolactone (Aldactone®) and/or furosemide (Lasix®). These water pills can cause problems with your electrolytes (sodium, potassium) and kidney function (creatinine). Taking water pills is not a substitute for reducing your salt intake. Both are needed to treat ascites.. Other, increasingly more aggressive treatments include:. ...

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Ascites Pipeline Review, H1 2012, provides an overview of the Ascites therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Ascites, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Ascites. Ascites - Pipeline Review, H1 2012 is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Directs proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Directs team ...

Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the outer surface of the chickens abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. Mild or early stages of ascites may have no associated clinical signs; however as more fluid accumulates, it will cause chickens to appear bloated with an enlarged or swollen-looking abdomen. The fluid present (ascitic fluid) is usually serous in nature, which is a

Ascites of the liver. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen of a patient with ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. This is a result of alcoholic cirrhosis. The liver is at left, the stomach is at centre right and the spleen is at bottom right. Treatment is of the underlying condition, but diuretics and draining the fluid can be used to reduce the ascites. - Stock Image C018/7158

Ascites is accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. This video is meant as a guide to recognising ascites and its complications and treatment. This video was created as part of the ...

Ascites is accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. This video is meant as a guide to recognising ascites and its complications and treatment. This video was created as part of the ...

Signs of ascites were observed in only nine of 1863 cattle examined over a period of five years. The ascites was most commonly associated with either primary or secondary cardiac disease; cattle with ascites have a poor prognosis because the condition is usually assocaited with terminal disease. Two animals had cor pulmonale with chronic pneumonia, three had cardiomyopathy, one had bacterial endocarditis, two had thrombosis of the caudal vena cava and one had diffuse abdominal epithelioid mesothelioma.. ...

Before Its News). Ascites Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2016″ provides an overview of Ascites clinical trials scenario. This report provides top line data relating to the clinical trials on Ascites. Report includes an overview of trial numbers and their average enrollment in top countries conducted across the globe. The report offers coverage of disease clinical trials by region, country (G7 & E7), phase, trial status, end points status and sponsor type. Report also provides prominent drugs for in-progress trials (based on number of ongoing trials). GlobalData Clinical Trial Reports are generated using GlobalDatas proprietary database - Pharma eTrack Clinical trials database. Clinical trials are collated from 80+ different clinical trial registries, conferences, journals, news etc across the globe. Clinical trials database undergoes periodic update by dynamic process. For more information http://www.reportsweb.com/ascites-global-clinical-trials-review-h1-2016. Scope. - The report ...

Macken, Lucia, Bremner, Stephen, Sheridan, David and Verma, Sumita (2020) Letter: long-term abdominal drains in refractory ascites - evolving concept of palliative care in decompensated cirrhosis. Authors reply. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 52 (7). pp. 1268-1269. ISSN 0269-2813 Macken, Lucia, Bremner, Stephen, Sheridan, David and Verma, Sumita (2020) Editorial: palliative long-term abdominal drains in refractory ascites - a step in the right direction, but not the complete solution. Authors reply. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 52 (4). pp. 723-724. ISSN 0269-2813 Ewing, Donna L, Dash, Suzanne, Thompson, Ellen J, Hazell, Cassie, Hughes, Zoe, Lester, Kathryn J and Cartwright-Hatton, Sam (2016) No significant evidence of cognitive biases for emotional stimuli in children at-risk of developing anxiety disorders. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 44 (7). pp. 1243-1252. ISSN 0091-0627 Knowles, Charles H, Horrocks, Emma J, Bremner, Stephen, Stevens, Natasha, Norton, ...

In general, the prognosis of malignant ascites is poor. Most cases have a mean survival time between 20 to 58 weeks, depending on the type of malignancy as shown by a group of investigators. Ascites due to cirrhosis usually is a sign of advanced liver disease and it usually has a fair prognosis ...

Human monocyte populations are heterogeneous in size and morphology, and also in their function. In this study, we have identified, for the first time, a subset of monocytes from the peritoneal cavity of patients with ovarian cancer that were able to suppress T cell responses. These cells, which were CD14 positive, did not express molecules that are associated with activation or costimulation, such as HLA-DR, CD80, or CD86. These monocytes were therefore unlikely to have Ag presenting functions but could represent a population of cells with immunosuppressive functions. The IL-10-producing cells were detected only in the PEC of ovarian cancer patients and were not detected in the peripheral blood of these patients. However, the CD14+/HLA-DR−/IL-10+ cells were detected after in vitro stimulation of PBMC from patients with ovarian cancer utilizing rGM-CSF and rIL-2 (24). Suppressor monocyte populations have been identified in the microenvironment of other tumor systems, notably fibrosarcomas and ...

The density and affinity of beta-2-adrenoceptors on mononuclear cells from peripheral blood were studied in fifteen patients with cirrhosis of different severity and in thirteen controls. There was no significant difference between cirrhotic patients and controls in density or affinity of beta-2 binding sites. Within the cirrhotic group, however, the number of binding sites per cell was significantly lower in patients with severe ascites than in patients with mild to moderate or no ascites. This down-regulation of beta-adrenoceptors could influence the haemodynamic response to beta-blockers. ...

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Evaluation of a CE approved ambulatory patient monitoring device generic cialis 2019 in a general medical ward. However, recent evidence suggests that increased stability of TH mRNA may also play a role. Some observational studies suggest that TNFalpha blockade reduces mortality and incidence of first cardiovascular events. Therapeutic options for the treatment of malignant ascites are limited and could be broadened by immune-stimulatory drugs. Since there are no specific ultrasound patterns that may allow to differentiate benign from malignant masses, inguinal orchiectomy is the choice treatment in this type of lesions. In addition, scanning software can capture the probe reactivity pattern and interpret it in terms of a genotype.. We performed a retrospective review of more than 7,000 stone patients to see if there is a relation between urinary magnesium and other stone risk variable constituents. The combinations of N-buDNJ and nucleoside analogs dideoxyinosine (DDI), dideoxycytidine (DDC), ...

Ascites: Ascites, accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, between the membrane lining the abdominal wall and the membrane covering the abdominal organs. The most common causes of ascites are cirrhosis of the liver, heart failure, tumours of the peritoneal membranes, and escape of chyle (lymph laden

Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen. They can be painful and keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your abdomen. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe.

Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen. They can be painful and keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your abdomen. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe.

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A total of 150 day old female chickens (Ross 308) were randomly allocated to 2 groups with 5 replicate and 15 chicks in each replicate to determine the effects of cold induced ascites on performance, antioxidant status, blood enzyme activities and bone metabolism. The two experimental treatments were: 1) chicks that reared under normal temperature (NT) and 2) chicks that reared under cold temperature (CT). The experiment was terminated at 42 day of chicken age. Feed intake was reduced significantly by ascites during the starter period. Weight gain of NT birds was higher than CT birds during the starter, grower, finisher and the whole period (P|0.05). Feed conversion ratio was greater for CT birds during the grower, finisher and the whole period (P|0.05). Total mortality was greater in CT birds than NT ones during the whole period (P|0.05). Cold-induced ascites increased the right ventricular, total ventricular and ventricular septum weights and right ventricular (RV)/total ventricular (TV) ratio at day

Dear Editor,. We report the case of a 47-year-old male with multiple myeloma who had received three previous hematopoietic cell transplants (HCT). Due to disease recurrence, a new HCT was performed after an appropriate conditioning therapy. Two days later he presented with ascites, jaundice and hepatomegaly. The ultrasound findings were hepatosplenomegaly and moderate ascites. Doppler examination showed signs of hepatic congestion with a slower portal flow, increased resistance in the hepatic artery (Fig. 1) and decreased liver compliance with a single-phase wave of the suprahepatic veins. The diagnosis was confirmed by a transjugular liver biopsy that showed extravasation of red blood cells, edema and subendothelial fibrosis in the centrolobuliary veins. Treatment with defibrotide was initiated and the patient improved on a clinical and analytical level. Hepatic vascularization and perfusion also improved, the portal vein exhibited a normal diameter, and velocity and flow and the hepatic artery ...

This study is an open-label, single-arm study in which each subject will serve as his/her own control. The study will assess the effect of DCP treatment on ascites formation in cirrhotic subjects with RA, by examining the frequency of LVP and the volume of ascitic fluid drained. All subjects will participate in a 90-day open-label treatment period, followed by a 90-day follow-up. Ascites history (relevant medications, LVP dates, and volume of drained fluid) for the 90 days prior to treatment and the 90 days after treatment will be collected and used for comparison with on-treatment frequency and volume ...

FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) - Serum cystatin C level is an excellent predictor of mortality in patients with cirrhotic ascites, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.. Yeon Seok Seo, M.D., Ph.D., from the Korea University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues prospectively enrolled 350 patients with cirrhotic ascites (mean age, 55.4 years; 76.3 percent male) from 15 hospitals (September 2009 through March 2013). The authors sought to evaluate the prognostic efficacy of serum cystatin C level in patients with cirrhotic ascites.. The researchers found that serum creatinine and cystatin C levels were 0.9 and 1.1 mg/L, respectively. International normalized ratio (INR) and serum bilirubin, sodium, and cystatin C levels were independent predictors of mortality, in multivariate analyses, while INR and serum sodium and cystatin C levels were independent predictors of the development of type 1 hepatorenal syndrome ...

Peritoneovenous shunts (LeVeen type) were implanted in seven patients with cirrhosis complicated by ascites refractory to diuretic treatment. Three patients died of gastrointestinal bleeding and hepatic coma 1 to 7 weeks after the shunt implantation. The patients who died were those with the most severely impaired liver and kidney function. In two of the four surviving patients (observation time, 5-24 months) the shunt was patent during the observation time, and ascites disappeared. In the other two the shunt closed, in one patient repeatedly following several re-implantations. Enhanced urinary sodium excretion was observed in patients with patent shunts. After disappearance of ascites, the splanchnic venous pressures became less deranged. Long-term change in plasma volume or circulating albumin mass could not be detected. A patent shunt increases the drainage from the peritoneal cavity, but detectable increment in the overall lymph drainage was only found in a patient with a very low pre-shunt ...

Background. UK deaths due to chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis have quadrupled over the last 40 years, making this condition now the third most common cause of premature death. Most patients with advanced cirrhosis (end-stage liver disease [ESLD]) develop ascites. This is often managed with diuretics, but if refractory, then the fluid is drained from the peritoneal cavity every 10-14 days by large volume paracentesis (LVP), a procedure requiring hospital admissions. As the life expectancy of patients with ESLD and refractory ascites (if ineligible for liver transplantation) is on average ≤ 6 months, frequent hospital visits are inappropriate from a palliative perspective. One alternative is long-term abdominal drains (LTADs), used successfully in patients whose ascites is due to malignancy. Although inserted in hospital, these drains allow ascites management outside of a hospital setting. LTADs have not been formally evaluated in patients with refractory ascites due to ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - The diagnostic and predictive value of ascites nitric oxide levels in patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. AU - Garcia-Tsao, Guadalupe. AU - Angulo, Paul. AU - Garcia, Juan Carlos. AU - Groszmann, Roberto J.. AU - Cadelina, Gregory W.. PY - 1998. Y1 - 1998. N2 - Nitric oxide (NO) is a messenger molecule involved in pathogen suppression. Cirrhosis is characterized by an increased risk for infections, including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). The role of NO in the infections that develop in cirrhosis has not been clearly established. The aim of this study was to investigate the utility of measuring ascites NO in the diagnosis of SBP and/or in determining the predisposition of cirrhotic patients to develop this infection. Nitric oxide metabolites (nitrites + nitrates [NOx]) were measured by chemiluminescence in 105 ascites samples obtained from 87 cirrhotic patients and in 87 simultaneously obtained serum samples. Ascites NO levels were not significantly ...

Umbilical hernias are common in patients with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites. However, spontaneous rupture of the hernia is not frequently seen. This is a serious complication and carries a high mortality. A search of the literature shows that patients have been managed both operatively and nonoperatively for this condition. We present a case of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia in a patient with cirrhosis and ascites which was managed successfully with hernia repair ...

It has recently been shown that repeated large-volume paracentesis associated with intravenous albumin infusion is a rapid, effective, and safe therapy of ascites in cirrhosis. To investigate whether intravenous albumin infusion is necessary in the treatment of cirrhotics with large-volume paracentesis, 105 patients with tense ascites were randomly allocated into two groups. Fifty-two patients (group 1) were treated with paracentesis (4-6 L/day until disappearance of ascites) plus intravenous albumin infusion (40 g after each tap), and 53 (group 2) with paracentesis without albumin infusion. After disappearance of ascites, patients were discharged from the hospital with diuretics. Patients developing tense ascites during follow-up were treated according to their initial schedule. Paracentesis was effective in eliminating the ascites in 50 patients from group 1 and in 48 from group 2, with the duration of the hospital stay being approximately 11 days in both groups. Paracentesis plus intravenous ...

An operation for the continuous emptying of ascitic fluid into the venous system. fluid removal is based on intraperitoneal and intrathoracic superior vena cava pressure differentials and is performed via a pressure-sensitive one-way valve connected to a tube traversing the subcutaneous tissue of the chest wall to the neck where it enters the internal jugular vein and terminates in the superior vena cava. It is used in the treatment of intractable ascites. A peritoneovenous shunt refers to the surgical insertion of a shunting tube to achieve the continuous emptying of ascitic fluid into the venous system. Purpose Ascites is a serious medical disorder characterized by the pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, the smooth membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen and surrounds the organs. Ascites is usually related to acute and chronic liver disease (cirrhosis) and to a lesser degree, to malignant tumors arising in the ovary, colon, or breast. Ascites may also be ...

Define LeVeen shunt. LeVeen shunt synonyms, LeVeen shunt pronunciation, LeVeen shunt translation, English dictionary definition of LeVeen shunt. n. 1. The act or process of turning aside or moving to an alternate course. 2. A railroad switch. 3. Electricity A low-resistance connection between two...

None of the studies were conducted without flaws, and because of the very low certainty in the results, the authors cannot suggest which antibiotic, given alone or in combination to remove the bacteria from ones tummy, is better or worse than other antibiotics in the treatment of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.. The funding source was unclear in 10 studies; industrial organisations funded two studies.. What was studied in the review?. This review studied people, of any sex, age, and origin, with advanced liver disease due to various causes, and who had developed spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. People were administered different antibiotics for the treatment of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. The authors excluded studies with liver transplanted participants and bacterial peritonitis due to other causes. The participants age, when reported, ranged from 42 to 60 years. The number of females, when reported, ranged from 18 to 42 out of 100. The administered antibiotic groups were ...

Ovarian cancer ascitic fluid, which contains malignant cells, is usually present in women with an advanced stage disease. There are currently no effective therapies for the treatment of ovarian cancer ascitic fluid. We developed a new therapeutic strategy to target expression of the diphtheria toxin fragment A gene in ovarian tumor cells under the control of H19 regulatory sequences. A 64-year-old Caucasian woman was diagnosed with a stage IIIc epithelial ovarian cancer. She suffered from progressive disease, accumulation of malignant ascites that needed to be drained weekly, abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia and severe weakness. Infusion of the diphtheria toxin A chain-H19 plasmid into the peritoneum of our patient resulted in complete resolution of the ascites with minimum adverse events. On the basis of this preliminary experience, we are currently conducting an extensive Phase I study on a larger number of patients in order to assess the safety and preliminary efficacy of this novel patient

Background: Currently, combination therapy has become the cornerstone of cancer treatment. The combination of different anti-cancer mechanisms can induce tumor cell quiescence. However, toxicity to normal tissue is the major limitation of existing combined drugs. Method: In this experimental study, Ehrlich ascites carcinoma inoculated into mice was targeted with just one dose of cisplatin and later doses of metformin, a safe anti-diabetic drug with an anti-cancer effect, to maintain Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells in the quiescent state and secure a longer survival time without tumor recurrence. Results: The group that underwent dual therapy developed a delayed solid tumor instead of a malignant ascites. The induction of chemo-quiescence in the EAC cells was proven by the downregulation of mechanistic target of rapamycin and the upregulation of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (p21) expressions. Intriguingly, the conversion of free neoplastic cells into a solid tumor was associated with a

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the development of a bacterial infection in the peritoneum causing peritonitis, despite the absence of an obvious source for the infection. It occurs almost exclusively in people with portal hypertension (increased pressure over the portal vein), usually as a result of cirrhosis of the liver. It can also occur in patients with nephrotic syndrome. The diagnosis of SBP requires paracentesis (aspiration of fluid with a needle) from the abdominal cavity. If the fluid contains bacteria or large numbers of neutrophil granulocytes (>250 cells/µL) (a type of white blood cells), infection is confirmed and antibiotics are required to avoid complications. In addition to antibiotics, infusions of albumin are usually administered. Signs and symptoms of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis include fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal tenderness, and general malaise. Affected individuals may complain of abdominal pain and worsening ascites. Thirteen percent of ...

Paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction (PICD) is a recently described complication that can be prevented with the administration of plasma expanders. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of saline versus albumin in the prevention of PICD. Patients were randomized to receive albumin or saline after total paracentesis. Patients readmitted as a consequence of a second episode of tense ascites were treated with total paracentesis and the alternative plasma expander. After randomization, 35 patients received saline and 37 received albumin. Twenty-one patients were readmitted for tense ascites and treated with the alternative expander. Significant increases in plasma renin activity (PRA) were found 24 hours and 6 days after paracentesis when saline was used (baseline, 5.6 +/- 5.7; 24 hours, 7.6 +/- 6.9; 6 days, 8.5 +/- 8.0 ng. mL(-1). hr(-1); P ,.05 and P ,.01 vs. baseline, respectively), whereas no significant changes were observed with albumin. The incidence of PICD was ...

Ascites is a major complication of cirrhosis. There are several evidence-based articles and guidelines for the management of adults, but few data have been published in relation to children. In the case of a pediatric patient with cirrhotic ascites (PPCA), the following questions are raised: How are the clinical assessment and ancillary tests performed? When is ascites considered refractory? How is it treated? Should fresh plasma and platelets be infused before abdominal paracentesis to prevent bleeding? What are the hospitalization criteria? What are the indicated treatments? What complications can patients develop? When and how should hyponatremia be treated? What are the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis? How is it treated? What is hepatorenal syndrome? How is it treated? When should albumin be infused? When should fluid intake be restricted? The recommendations made here are based on pathophysiology and suggest the preferred approach to diagnostic and therapeutic ...

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Ascites is a major and common complication of liver cirrhosis. Large or refractory ascites frequently necessitates paracentesis. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of paracentesis on hemodynamic and respiratory parameters in critically ill patients. Observational study comparing hemodynamic and respiratory parameters before and after paracentesis in 50 critically ill patients with advanced hemodynamic monitoring. 28/50 (56%) required mechanical ventilation. Descriptive statistics are presented as mean ± standard deviation for normally distributed data and median, range, and interquartile range (IQR) for non-normally distributed data. Comparisons of hemodynamic and respiratory parameters before and after paracentesis were performed by Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Bivariate relations were assessed by Spearmans correlation coefficient and univariate regression analyses. Median amount of ascites removed was 5.99 L (IQR, 3.33-7.68 L). There were no statistically significant changes in

CA125 is a well-established ovarian cancer (OC) serum biomarker. The CA125 heavily glycosylated epitope is carried by the MUC16 mucin, a high molecular weight transmembrane mucin. Upon proteolytic cleavage, the extracellular domain of MUC16 is released from the cell surface into malignant ascites and blood vessels. Previous studies have shown that both tumor and surrounding mesothelial cells may express MUC16. Although little is known about the regulation of MUC16 expression in these cells, recent evidence suggest that inflammatory cytokines may stimulate MUC16 expression. Because malignant ascites is a pro-inflammatory environment, we investigated whether OC ascites stimulate the expression and release of MUC16 by human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs). HPMCs were isolated from peritoneal lavages of women operated for conditions other than cancer. MUC16 protein expression was determined by immunoblot, immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry depending on the experiments. The release of MUC16 from

In patients with ascites, a low SAAG (serum-ascites albumin gradient) ,1.1 g/dl is usually thought to be caused by non-portal hypertensive etiologies. However, in this cohort of 76 cirrhotic patients withlow SAAG, the etiology could be identified in only 38% (bacterial peritonitis, malignancy, nephrotic syndrome). In non-cirrhotics, the etiology could be identified in 75% of cases. In those cirrhotics who had a repeat paracentesis to determine etiology, 73% had a high SAAG on repeat paracentesis. In patients with cirrhosis, the predictive value of SAAG in determining etiology of ascites is low (abstract).. ...

The mechanism of increase in the protein concentration of ascitic fluid during diuresis was investigated in 27 patients with chronic liver disease. The albumin concentration increased in ascites from .58 +/- .49 gm.% in the initial paracentesis to 1.48 +/- .69 gm.% in the final paracentesis (P less than .001) as the serum albumin concentration increased from 2.40 +/- .44 gm.% 2.94 +/- .56 gm.% (P less than .001). The serum to ascites albumin concentration gradient decreased significantly from 1.82 +/- .39 gm.%-1.46 +/- .45 gm.% (P less than .001). Despite this decrease, the serum to ascites albumin concentration gradient was relatively constant (decrease of .36 gm.% or 20% of initial value) compared to either the absolute or percentage chan ...

Renal congestion is becoming recognized as a potential contributor to cardiorenal syndromes. Adequate control of congestion with simultaneous preservation of renal function has been proposed as a central goal of the management of heart failure. We report our care of a 48-year-old woman suffering from right heart failure and massive fluid overload due to severe pulmonary hypertension secondary to a combination of left-heart disease and status after recurrent pulmonary embolisms. Alterations in Doppler-derived intrarenal venous flow patterns and a novel renal venous stasis index were used to evaluate improvement in renal venous congestion during decompensation. Due to refractory congestion despite optimal medical treatment and continuous veno-venous hemodialysis, a peritoneal dialysis catheter was placed to relieve the massive ascites. The paracentesis of ascites led to a significant loss of weight, normalization of hydration status with subsequent termination of continuous veno-venous ...

Large volume paracentesis is an effective treatment for refractory ascites. The need for plasma volume expansion after paracentesis is controversial. Some studies have failed to demonstrate any disturbances in systemic or renal haemodynamics 48 hours after a single 5 litre paracentesis.5 14 However, other studies have highlighted the potential harmful effects on circulatory homeostasis after massive paracentesis in patients with tense ascites when performed without simultaneous plasma volume expansion.1 2 The pathogenesis of PCD remains incompletely understood. Recently, Ruiz del Arbolet al showed that the degree of activation of the renin-angiotensin system and sympathetic nervous system six days after paracentesis correlated inversely with changes in SVR.13 This finding suggests that accentuation of the peripheral arterial vasodilatation of cirrhosis occurs sometime after massive paracentesis. Similar results were observed in a recently published study14 showing that the increase in PRA and ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer can be diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction. T2 - A case report. AU - Wang, Yu Chi. AU - Lu, Jang Jih. AU - Chen, Chi Huang. AU - Peng, Yi Jen. AU - Yu, Mu Hsien. PY - 2005/6. Y1 - 2005/6. N2 - Background. Confusion can result when a differential diagnosis includes peritoneal tuberculosis and ovarian cancer because of overlapping clinical and laboratory findings. Case. A 37-year-old woman presented with aggressive abdominal distension. At laparotomy, massive ascites was present accompanied by miliary deposits throughout the abdomen. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) conducted with ascites fluid produced DNA sequences compatible with tuberculosis. Conclusion. PCR can be a rapid and reliable method for identification of peritoneal tuberculosis; acceleration of the diagnostic decision-making process prevents exposure to unnecessary surgery and allows early initiation of anti-tuberculosis treatment.. AB - Background. Confusion can ...

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We enrolled 101 patients. Early deaths occurred in patients with PS 2 having massive ascites and inadequate oral intake simultaneously; the protocol was amended to exclude such patients. Median survival times were 6.1 and 7.3 months for the 5-FU/l-LV and the FLTAX arms, respectively (HR 0.792; 80% CI 0.596-1.053; one-sided p = 0.1445). FLTAX arm had longer progression-free survival (PFS) [1.9 vs 5.4 months (HR 0.64; 95% CI, 0.43-0.96; p = 0.029)]. Grade 3/4 adverse events such as leucopenia and anorexia were more frequently observed in the 5-FU/l-LV arm. In the 5-FU/l-LV arm, two deaths were treatment-related. In the 5-FU/l-LV and FLTAX arms, 12 and 3 deaths occurred within 30 days after the last protocol treatment, respectively ...

In cirrhosis, the development of ascites and the response to diuretics are determined by the RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) and renal sodium handling system. We hypothesized that SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) affecting candidate genes in the RAAS and renal sodium handling pathway may influence initial diuretic responsiveness and affect clinical outcome in non-azotaemic cirrhotic patients with moderate ascites. We prospectively recruited 176 patients and 245 controls and determined their genetic polymorphisms for 24 SNPs of ten genes involved in the RAAS and renal sodium handling pathway. In cirrhotic patients with moderate ascites, multivariate analysis showed that diuretic unresponsiveness was predicted by a high basal plasma aldosterone level, by a high aldosterone/renin ratio and by specific risk genotypes of ACE (gene encoding angiotensin-converting enzyme), CYP11B2 (gene encoding aldosterone synthase) and ADDA (gene encoding α-adducin). This association between ...

The present study was designed to examine the anatomical parameters of the cardiopulmonary system, the function of venous blood gas parameters and the development of ascites incidence in two genetic line chickens. Three hundred forty day-old chickens from two pure broiler breeder lines, which were different in their growth rate and susceptibility to ascites syndrome were obtained. The relative heart and lung weights, the volumes of the heart, lung and thorax cavity, the incidence of ascites, and the venous blood gas parameters in these two genetic line chickens were followed. In the present study, the incidence of ascites and right ventricular hypertrophy was markedly higher in the fast-growing broiler chickens compared to the slow-growing chickens, as two genetic line chickens exhibited significant differences in their growth performance traits. The volumes of the thorax cavity, before and after removing the heart and lung tissues, were lower in fast-growing broiler chickens compared to the slow

Poultry is key in genetic research due to breeding feasibility, relatively short generation interval, and distinct phenotypes. It is estimated that 8% of broiler deaths annually can be attributed to ascites, an economically important disease that has been challenging the industry for the past 2 decades. Genetically selected ascites resistant (RES) and susceptible (SUS) chicken lines have been established and maintained by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Intensive research efforts have been made to reveal physiological and biochemical characteristics for the incidence of ascites. Since the whole genome of the major ancestral chicken, the Red Jungle Fowl, has been sequenced, genome-wide genetic study is now possible in chickens to identify genetic variations throughout the entire genome. To identify genetic biomarkers responsible for ascites resistance or susceptibility, whole genome sequences of genetically selected chicken lines (RES and SUS) in addition to the unselected parental Relaxed line

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection in the peritoneum. It can occur in patients OTHER THAN those with cirrhosis (nephrotic syndrome patients, for example), and has a high mortality. This is where we can actually make a difference - by making the diagnosis early. Every hour of delayed diagnosis (a

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an acute bacterial infection of ascitic fluid. Generally, no source of the infecting agent is easily identifiable, but contamination of dialysate can cause the condition among those receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with risk factors for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) include: Known history of SBP: Typically prolonged...

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We report successful repair of an aneurysmal aorta-right atrial fistula causing intractable ascites. The clamped ascending aorta was drained for mixed return after perfusion through the femoral vessels and opened during hypothermic arrest. Return cannulation through the fistula permitted definitive repair.. ...

Ca2+ uptake into Ehrlich ascites tumor cells was studied at 0°C in the presence of mitochondrial inhibitors, conditions that minimized complications caused by sequestration of Ca2+ into organelles or by excretion. Under these conditions Ruthenium Red inhibited Ca2+ uptake, but other previously implicated ions, such as Pi or Mg2+, had no effect. Valinomycin either inhibited or slightly stimulated Ca2+ uptake depending on the presence of excess K+ on the outside or inside of the cell, respectively. Nigericin inhibited Ca2+ transport. Based on these data we propose an electrogenic uptake of Ca2+, possibly via a Ca2+/H+ antiport mechanism. The observation that glucose inhibited Ca2+ uptake suggested that in Ehrlich ascites tumor cells an energy-driven Ca2+ expulsion mechanism is operative, similar to that in erythrocytes. Plasma membrane preparations of ascites tumor cells were found to contain a Ca2+-dependent ATPase. These preparations, when incorporated into liposomes in an inside-out orientation,

Dr. Tierney highlights the value of using both the curved and linear transducers when performing a paracentesis on a high risk patient.

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A case of a middle aged woman with weight loss, ascites, and a pleural effusion is presented where a clinical diagnosis of ovarian cancer was made. Her CA 125 was greatly increased at 873 IU/ml and the ascites was a lymphocytic exudate but cytology failed to show malignant cells. Operative biopsy showed numerous noncaseating granulomas in the omentum but no mycobacterial organisms were seen. Empiric antituberculous treatment was started before positive culture results were received and when treatment had ended both the ascites and pleural effusion had resolved and the CA 125 had fallen to 7 IU/ml. Review of published works showed several other examples of tuberculous peritonitis associated with increased CA 125 and the possible cause of raised CA 125 in this condition is discussed.. ...

Garcia-Tsao G. Cirrhosis and its sequelae. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 153.. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Cirrhosis. www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/liver-disease/cirrhosis/all-content. Updated March 2018. Accessed August 19, 2018.. Runyon BA. Ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtrans Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 93.. Zenlea T, George PF. Ascites. In: Ferri FF, ed. Ferris Clinical Advisor 2019. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018: 138-141.e2. ...

The report also examines the role of shipping in total should play abatement dangerous climate change is widely accepted. Els impotens .increase in the global average temperature of more than 2? C to be above pre-industrial levels. It is clear, a global approach is particularly preferred. Further research further research mentioned in the report identifies an allocation methodology for countries which can be agreed upon by many nation states to, it would be a great help to the development of a global strategy .. Complications clinical guidelines - the European guidelines for the management the ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and Hepatorenal syndrome cirrhosis of the liver Released.. Estimated that 75 % of patients having ascites Western Europe and U.S. Are cirrhosis of the liver as cause. Development of ascites is an extremely common even debilitating complication to cirrhotic patients and has a huge impact on longevity and life quality. MLP and hepatorenal syndrome be ominously ...

In both diagnostic and large-volume paracentesis, the doctor first numbs the skin with a local anesthetic. He or she then inserts a needle through the abdominal wall, and 1 to 2 inches into the abdomen. In some cases, the doctor may use ultrasound to find the location of the abdominal fluid. You may feel some pressure as the needle is inserted. In diagnostic paracentesis, the doctor only removes a small amount of fluid, which is then sent to a laboratory for tests. In large-volume paracentesis, the doctor drains all, or a portion, of the fluid in the abdomen into a vacuum bottle. In severe cases, the fluid will need to be removed in several sessions, with about a gallon being removed per session. Once the drainage is completed, the needle is removed, and a dressing is applied to the puncture site. This procedure usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if a large amount of fluid is being removed. ...

There are several complications of Portal Hypertension(PH), including one of the most precarious side effects called Esophageal Varices (covered in a previous post), and of lesser degrees are the conditions of ascites, and splenomegaly. Ascites takes place when excess fluid accumulates between

Your doctor puts a numbing medicine into your belly. Once the area is numb, your doctor will gently and slowly put the paracentesis needle in where the extra fluid is likely to be. If a large amount of fluid is present, the paracentesis needle may be hooked by a small tube to a vacuum bottle for the fluid to drain into it.. Generally, up to 4 L of fluid is taken out. If your doctor needs to remove a larger amount of fluid, you may be given fluids through an intravenous line (IV) in a vein in your arm. It is important that you lie completely still during the procedure, unless you are asked to change positions to help drain the fluid.. When the fluid has drained, the needle is taken out and a bandage is placed over the site. Paracentesis takes about 20 to 30 minutes.. ...

Runyon BA, Montano AA, Akriviadis EA, et al. The serum-ascites albumin gradient is superior to the exudate-transudate concept in the differential diagnosis of ascites. Ann Intern Med 1992; 117:215. ...

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In the study, GI endoscopy assistants performed 1100 large-volume paracenteses in 628 patients. Of these patients 513 had cirrhosis. The team found that the pre-procedure mean international normalized ratio for prothrombin time was 1.7, and the mean platelet count was 50.4 x 103/L. They found that the performance of 3 to 7 supervised paracenteses was required before competence was achieved. The team did not observe any significant procedure-related complications, even in patients with marked thrombocytopenia or prolongation in the prothrombin time. The mean duration of large-volume paracentesis was 97 minutes, and the mean volume of ascitic fluid removed was 8.7 L. Dr Catherine Grabaus team concluded, Large-volume paracentesis can be performed safely as an outpatient procedure by trained gastrointestinal endoscopy assistants. Ten supervised paracenteses would be optimal for training the operators carrying out the procedure. The practice guideline of the American Association for the Study ...