Verification of serum albumin elevating effect of cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy for ascites patients: a retrospective controlled cohort study
Abstract Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is frequently used to treat refractory ascites in Japan. However, its efficacy remains unclear. This controlled cohort study verified the serum albumin elevating effect of CART by comparisons with simple paracentesis. Ascites pati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2019-07-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-46774-9 |