The impact of paracentesis flow rate in patients with liver cirrhosis on the development of paracentesis induced circulatory dysfunction.

Journal: Clinical and molecular hepatology
PMID: 26770925

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Ascites is a dreadful complication of liver cirrhosis associated with short survival. Large volume paracentesis (LVP) is used to treat tense or refractory ascites. Paracentesis induced circulatory dysfunction (PICD) develops if no plasma expanders are given with ominous complications. To study the effect of ascites flow rate on PICD development.

Authors

  • Maha Mohammad Elsabaawy
    Department of Hepatology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.
  • Shimaa Rashad Abdelhamid
    Department of Hepatology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.
  • Ayman Alsebaey
    Department of Hepatology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.
  • Eman Abdelsamee
    Department of Hepatology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.
  • Manar Abdelaal Obada
    Department of Clinical Biochemistry, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.
  • Tary Abdelhamid Salman
    Department of Hepatology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.
  • Eman Rewisha
    Department of Hepatology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt.

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