Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter for Refractory Ascites in Cirrhosis: A Randomized Case-Series

Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter for Refractory Ascites in Cirrhosis: A Randomized Case-Series

Background and objectives: Refractory ascites markedly worsens prognosis in cirrhosis. Large volume paracentesis (LVP) is standard treatment, but complications are common. In a randomized controlled case-series, we assessed a permanent tunneled peritoneal catheter versus LVP in patients with cirrhos...

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Main Authors: Nina Kimer, Agnete Nordheim Riedel, Lise Hobolth, Christian Mortensen, Lone Galmstrup Madsen, Mette Lehmann Andersen, Frank Vinholdt Schiødt, Søren Møller, Lise Lotte Gluud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
peritoneal catheter
PleurX
liver cirrhosis
refractory ascites
spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/11/565

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