Introduction Abdominal paracentesis for ascites is not an uncommonly performed procedure ... Overall there was no significant increase in the frequency of Blood staining, Hypotension, Leaking drain ...

Symptoms worsened despite treatment with diuretics and he eventually underwent a diagnostic ascitic tap and drain. The fluid proved exudative yet a full hepatic screen including tumour markers was ...

This limited experience reduces procedural confidence. We aimed to provide CMTs at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) with training and supervised opportunities to practice ascitic drain insertion with a ...

Introduction Traditional management of malignancy related ascites (MRA) is via large volume paracentesis (LVP). NICE recommends indwelling peritoneal catheters, (IPCs) which are cost effective and ...

Previously, the only alternative to repeated paracentesis for refractory ascites has been the insertion of a permanent tunnelled drain placed by a radiologist. These are associated with limitation in ...

requiring symptomatic relief through repeated ascitic drainage and GnRH analogues. Long-term follow-up is planned with the hope of continuing with medical management at least until the patient's ...

Management consisted of bilateral nephrostomy drainage with local irrigation with amphotericin B, and systemic antifungal treatment without surgery. Aspiration by paracentesis was performed for the ...