A portacaval shunt was performed, and he did well until January 15, 1958, when, because of massive ascites, he was admitted to the hospital for paracentesis. On physical examination during the ...

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 ...

ascites can lead to some life-threatening complications. That's why getting treatment to reduce abdominal swelling and fluid ...

Paracentesis volumes in excess of 5 l should ... In addition, surgery may precipitate or worsen neurological symptoms. Ascites None Controlled with medication Treatment-refractory Encephalopathy ...

Paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction ... It is a clinical syndrome in which ascites becomes infected in the absence of a recognizable cause of peritonitis. In patients with SBP, there ...

Data from the Poseidon pivotal study showed the implantable device, which removes ascites from the abdomen into the bladder, can eliminate the need for therapeutic paracentesis, improving the quality ...

Locate abdominal ascites in right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, suprapubic, and paracolic gutters and estimate for safety of bedside paracentesis. Recognize suggestive findings of medical renal ...

CATUMAXOMAB BECOMES THE ONLY APPROVED DRUG THERAPY FOR MALIGNANT ASCITES, A RARE AND DEBILITATING COMPLICATION OF ADVANCED-STAGE CANCER UNDER A LICENSING AGREEM ...