Aug. 23, 2004 — Large-volume paracentesis performed by gastrointestinal endoscopy assistants in an outpatient setting is safe and efficient, even in patients with marked thrombocytopenia or prolonged ...

Paracentesis for malignant ascites is usually performed as an in-patient procedure, with a median length of stay (LoS) of 3–5 days, with intermittent clamping of the drain due to a perceived risk of ...

The authors developed and implemented a secure chat-based pairing model to increase procedural certification and timely ...

Large-volume paracentesis is a treatment used to remove excess fluid in the abdominal cavity resulting from such conditions as cirrhosis of the liver or cardiac failure. It is normally performed as an ...

WASHINGTON, DC — For patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) undergoing modest-volume paracentesis for ascites, oral midodrine may be an alternative to intravenous albumin for preventing ...

Sequana Medical, a Swiss medical device manufacturer, has raised a new round of funding to support the expansion in Europe of its implantable pump to treat complications from liver disease and certain ...

We describe a technique of aqueous collection by using a minim of saline (Chauvin Pharmaceuticals, Essex, UK) attached to a 25-gauge needle. Benoxinate 0.4% and betadine 5% antiseptic solutions are ...