ASCITES - MEDICAL THERAPY AND PARACENTESIS

Authors
FEVERY J VANROEY G VANSTEENBERGEN W
Citation
J. Fevery et al., ASCITES - MEDICAL THERAPY AND PARACENTESIS, Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica, 59(3), 1996, pp. 198-201
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica → ACNP
ISSN journal
00015644
Volume
59
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
198 - 201
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-5644(1996)59:3<198:A-MTAP>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
An overview is given of diagnostic determinations to be carried out an ascites fluid, and on the medical therapy as based on our knowledge o f the pathophysiology. Paracentesis has become more frequently used. I t is slightly more effective than therapy with high doses of diuretics and carries less side effects. Longeterm studies are needed to invest igate whether albumin can be safely substituted by dextran-70 or haema ccel.