Background Paracentesis for management of ascites is frequently performed in hospices. Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) should be measured to guide management. Patients with ascites caused by ...

These were collated and reviewed by the guideline development group (CDG) and a guideline drafted. Medical management Evidence for diuretics less clear in malignant ascites. Serum-ascites albumin ...

Both cirrhosis and hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction can also manifest as ascites. Patients with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction usually present with bleeding from gastroesophageal ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

CT scan disclosed massive ascites (figure 1) without hydronephrosis or cirrhosis. Clear yellow-coloured peritoneal fluid obtained by abdominal paracentesis revealed albumin 0.3 g/dL, urea 134 mg/dL, ...

Two modifications of the standard method of treatment of ascites in chronic liver disease were investigated in three separate randomised trials involving a total of 201 patients. These modifications ...

The development of cirrhotic ascites is associated with significant complications and costs. We previously developed a discrete event simulation (DES) to assess the cost-effectiveness of long-term ...

Chylous ascites is when chyle collects in the belly. Chyle is a milky fluid made in the bowels (intestines) during digestion. Depending the cause, doctors can treat chylous ascites (KYE-lus ...