The role of TIPS in patients with cirrhosis and ascites: recent evolution and open questions.
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.32596
Abstract: In selected patients with cirrhosis and ascites, transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) placement improves control of ascites and may reduce mortality. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge concerning the use of TIPS for… read more here.
Keywords: tips patients; cirrhosis ascites; patients cirrhosis; ascites recent ... See more keywords
Rates of timely paracentesis for patients admitted to hospital with cirrhosis and ascites remain low but are unaffected by the COVID‐19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1002/jhm.12797
Abstract: Abstract For the first 6 months of the novel coronavirus‐19 (COVID‐19) pandemic, the hospital medicine procedure service at our center was temporarily unavailable. We assessed paracentesis rates and clinical outcomes for patients admitted with cirrhosis… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis ascites; covid; patients admitted; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Conversion of Propranolol to Carvedilol Improves Renal Perfusion and Outcome in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001431
Abstract: Background: In recent years, concerns have been raised on the potential adverse effects of nonselective beta-blockers, and particularly carvedilol, on renal perfusion and survival in decompensated cirrhosis with ascites. We investigated the long-term impact of… read more here.
Keywords: renal perfusion; cirrhosis ascites; group; carvedilol ... See more keywords
Long‐term albumin administration in patients with cirrhosis and ascites: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15253
Abstract: Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis, and it is associated with increased mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of long‐term albumin administration in decreasing mortality and other complications of… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis ascites; long term; albumin administration; patients cirrhosis ... See more keywords