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   Articles with "refractory ascites" as a keyword



Liver stiffness measured by virtual touch quantification predicts the occurrence of posthepatectomy refractory ascites in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Surgery Today"

DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02392-5

Abstract: This study assessed the significance of measuring liver stiffness using virtual touch quantification before hepatectomy to predict posthepatectomy refractory ascites. A total of 267 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent hepatectomy were prospectively analyzed. Liver… read more here.

Keywords: touch quantification; liver stiffness; refractory; refractory ascites ... See more keywords

Impaired Renal Function May Not Negate the Efficacy of Tolvaptan in the Treatment of Cirrhotic Patients with Refractory Ascites

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Clinical Drug Investigation"

DOI: 10.1007/s40261-018-0714-5

Abstract: Background and ObjectiveTolvaptan, an oral vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist, has been widely used for the treatment of patients with cirrhosis and ascites. However, its efficacy in patients with renal dysfunction remains unknown. The objective of… read more here.

Keywords: treatment; group; ckd ckd; ckd group ... See more keywords

Idiopathic Portal Hypertension Related Refractory Ascites (IPHRA) after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.12.436

Abstract: Background At our center, we observed a series of patients who developed transudative refractory ascites secondary to non-cirrhotic non-veno-occlusive disease (NC-nVOD) portal hypertension after allogeneic transplant (allo-SCT). The natural history, pathogenesis and etiology of this… read more here.

Keywords: portal hypertension; allo hct; refractory ascites; hypertension ... See more keywords
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Palliative Long-term Abdominal Drains Versus Large Volume Paracentesis in Refractory Ascites due to Cirrhosis (REDUCe Study): Qualitative Outcomes.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of pain and symptom management"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.12.007

Abstract: CONTEXT Palliative care remains suboptimal in end-stage liver disease (ESLD). OBJECTIVES We report qualitative outcomes from the REDUCe study. We aimed to explore and contrast experiences/perceptions/care pathways of patients with refractory ascites due to ESLD… read more here.

Keywords: reduce study; study; drainage; qualitative outcomes ... See more keywords

#1125 CAPD in ESRD and CLD patients with refractory ascites: a 12-month follow-up study

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfae069.930

Abstract: Refractory ascites secondary to chronic liver disease among ESRD patients are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Hemodialysis is frequently interrupted due to intradialytic hypotension and other complications which make ultrafiltration removal among CLD… read more here.

Keywords: refractory ascites; patients refractory; cld patients; month follow ... See more keywords

#236 Utilization of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in ESKD with refractory ascites: a case series

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfaf116.1738

Abstract: Refractory ascites, a complication of end organ damage especially related to liver and heart, poses significant management challenges due to its resistance to diuretic therapy and repeated large-volume paracentesis (LVP). PD has emerged as a… read more here.

Keywords: refractory ascites; management; case series; refractory ... See more keywords

Safety and efficacy of continuous infusion terlipressin (BIV201): A phase 2 trial in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and refractory ascites

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Liver Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1097/lvt.0000000000000623

Abstract: Refractory ascites often requires therapeutic paracentesis, which is associated with potential risks and diminished quality of life. Terlipressin is a vasopressin analog that is indicated for i.v. bolus injection for hepatorenal syndrome, with the potential… read more here.

Keywords: refractory ascites; terlipressin; infusion; biv201 ... See more keywords

Benefits of TIPS for Patients With Large Ascites Preceding Recurrent or Refractory ascites: A Multicenter Cohort Study

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology"

DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16948

Abstract: Patients with recurrent or refractory ascites can benefit from transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). However, the value of TIPS for patients with large ascites remains unclear. read more here.

Keywords: refractory ascites; patients large; benefits tips; large ascites ... See more keywords

P25 Long term abdominal drain for refractory ascites: royal derby hospital experience

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Gut"

DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-basl.36

Abstract: Introduction In those patients who are not a candidate for liver transplantation or TIPSS, managing refractory ascites is challenging. Repeated large volume paracentesis (LVP) is effective but requires hospitalization. Long term abdominal drains (LTAD) have… read more here.

Keywords: insertion; long term; drain; hospital ... See more keywords

Constrictive pericarditis as a cause of refractory ascites after liver transplantation: A case report

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "World Journal of Clinical Cases"

DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i20.3266

Abstract: BACKGROUND Refractory ascites is a rare complication following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The broad spectrum of differential diagnosis often leads to delay in diagnosis. Therapy depends on recognition and treatment of the underlying cause. Constrictive… read more here.

Keywords: constrictive pericarditis; etiology; liver transplantation; transplantation ... See more keywords

Ibrutinib Induces a Dramatic Improvement for Idiopathic Refractory Ascites Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Internal medicine"

DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1139-22

Abstract: We herein report a case of idiopathic refractory ascites following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation that was successfully treated with ibrutinib. A 39-year-old man presented with massive transudative ascites. Despite a high portal venous pressure, the… read more here.

Keywords: hematopoietic cell; refractory ascites; allogeneic hematopoietic; cell transplantation ... See more keywords