METHODS In this retrospective study 361 patients with uveitis, who underwent a diagnostic anterior chamber paracentesis in an outpatient clinic, were investigated. 72 of the 361 patients were examined ...

Introduction In most centres including our own, large volume paracentesis (LVP) has traditionally been performed under free drainage. The authors sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a low ...

Background Ultrasound guided paracentesis is a safe and effective methods of managing ascites caused by malignancy or cirrhosis. It has traditionally been performed in hospital and often requiring ...

Background Ascites is the most common complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis requiring paracentesis for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. An ascitic fluid leak can develop after paracentesis ...