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 | | Therapeutic (or large-volume) paracentesis is a well-established therapy for large-volume ascites. | | | Pathogenesis of arterial hypotension in cirrhotic rats with ascites: role of endogenous nitric oxide. | | | If a noncirrhotic patient develops ascites, diagnostic paracentesis with ascites fluid analysis is an essential part of the medical evaluation. |
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http://clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/gastro/ascites/ascites.htm
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| | AWIC Newsletter: Alternatives to Ascites Production of Monoclonal Antibodies |
| | The significance of the list of abnormalities associated with ascites production is further emphasized by observations that the animals may experience severe pathologic changes in their abdomens and chests, but appear to be clinically normal. | | | Ascites is also subject to criticism on both technical and humane criteria. | | | This is particularly important for the production and use of human MAbs, which are not readily produced using ascites, but are easily derived from the use of recombinant techniques (3, 12, 25, 26). |
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| | gihealth.com - built for patient satisfaction |
| | About 10% of patients with cirrhosis and ascites will not respond to conventional therapy. | | | Ascites is not contagious and poses no risk to others. | | | In the 1970's, a popular technique to treat refractory ascites was the LeVeen peritoneovenous shunt. |
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| | Continuous monitoring of ascites treatment is important to determine the effectiveness of control. | | | There are no risks to others, as ascites is not contagious. | | | This involves the insertion of a needle through the skin and into the abdominal cavity to withdraw fluid. |
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| | Ascites Abdominal Malignant Cancer Cause Pleural Effusion Treatment of |
| | As a preventative measure, patients with levels of 3.5 or lower should correct the imbalance, as they are vulnerable to malignant Ascites accumulation and other degenerative conditions. | | | The Ascites and Pleural Effusion drains (Paracentisis and Thoracentisis) we discuss in this book, seem to be procedures that many oncologists avoid unless pressed to do so by the patient. | | | Unless there is a massive build up of fluid, the oncologists we have dealt with consider this a non-critical problem and feel it only offers the patient psychological relief. |
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| | eMedicine - Chylous Ascites : Article by Unnithan V Raghuraman, MD |
| | Laparotomy should not be employed in pediatric patients with chylous ascites unless the condition is unresponsive to conservative therapy and a lesion that can be corrected by surgery is apparent. | | | This form of therapy is particularly useful in patients with posttraumatic, postsurgical, and some forms of congenital chylous ascites. | | | The surgical procedures most frequently associated with chylous ascites are resection of abdominal aortic aneurysm and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. |
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| | eMedicine - Ascites : Article by Rahil Shah, MD |
| | TIPS is an interventional radiologic technique that reduces portal pressure and may be the most efficacious for treatment of patients with diuretic-resistant ascites. | | | Malignancy-related ascites is frequently painful, whereas cirrhotic ascites is usually painless. | | | Runyon B: Approach to the patient with ascites. |
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| | UpToDate Chylous, bloody, and pancreatic ascites |
| | • Initial therapy of ascites in patients with cirrhosis | | | Although there have been no recent large epidemiologic studies, it is generally believed that the incidence has increased due to the longer survival of patients with cancer and more aggressive abdominal and cardiothoracic interventions. | | | The mechanisms leading to the formation of chylous ascites vary with each condition. |
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| | Ascites aHealthyAdvantage |
| | An imaging technique in which cross-sectional x rays of the body are compiled to create a three-dimensional image of the body's internal structures. | | | Low levels of albumin in the blood that cause a change in the pressure necessary to prevent fluid exchange (osmotic pressure). | | | Other conditions that contribute to ascites development include: |
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| | Ascites Ovarian Terminal Cancer Treatment Symptom Thoracentisis Paracentisis |
| | The fact that these areas of free flowing Ascites fluid became encapsulated over a period of 17 months, leads us, and Dr. Kelley, to believe that Cindy's body was sanctioning off cancerous Ascites fluid from vital organs, allowing the body to heal itself. | | | The views expressed herein are those of the author solely and the internet providers, publishers and the distributors disclaim any association with the author's views and comments. | | | She and her fiancé, Ken Christensen, author and publisher of The Romantic America Book Series and www.RomanticAmerica.com, will relate minute details, from day one to the present, on their decision to bypass the traditional Ovarian cancer treatment and pursue "Dr. Kelleys' Cancer Program". |
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| | The Management of Ascites in Cirrhosis: Report on the Consensus Conference of the International Ascites Club |
| | “Mild to moderate ascites should be managed by modest salt restriction and diuretic therapy with spironolactone or an equivalent in the first instance. | | | “The International Ascites Club, representing the spectrum of clinical practice from North America to Europe, have developed guidelines by consensus in the management of cirrhotic ascites from the early ascitic stage to the stage of refractory ascites.” | | | There have been several changes in the clinical management of ascites over recent years. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 4, Ch. 38, Clinical Features Of Liver Disease |
| | Transjugular intrahepatic portal-systemic shunting can successfully treat resistant ascites by lowering portal pressure, but this is an invasive and relatively complex procedure; its place is unclear. | | | Therapeutic paracentesis shortens the hospital stay with relatively little risk of electrolyte imbalance or renal failure; nevertheless, patients require ongoing diuretics and tend to reaccumulate fluid more rapidly than those given traditional therapy. | | | In liver disease, ascites indicates a chronic or subacute disorder and does not occur in acute conditions (eg, uncomplicated viral hepatitis, drug reactions, biliary obstruction). |
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| | Ascites evaluation and treatment MEDSTUDENTS- INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| | A particular value of recognizing portal hypertension as a cause of ascites is that medical management using diuretics and salt restriction is often effective in portal hypertensive patients. | | | Treatment options for ascites resistant to medical therapy include: | | | Runyon BA : Care of patients with ascites. |
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| | Will chemotherapy help ascites |
| | My doctor doesn't seem concerned about the ascites. | | | Tapping can also help - but as you have experienced, it is temporary. | | | He is mostly concentrating on the treatment for breast cancer but I am having more problems with ascites. |
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| | Malignant ascites |
| | The management of malignant ascites may include systemic chemotherapy, instillation of radioisotopes or chemotherapy drugs into the peritoneal fluid, and peritoneal-venous shunting procedures. | | | Souter RG, Wells C, Tarin D, et al.: Surgical and pathologic complications associated with peritoneovenous shunts in management of malignant ascites. | | | Among the nonmalignant causes of ascites in cancer patients are cirrhosis, nephrosis, congestive heart failure, and peritonitis secondary to pyogenic organisms and tuberculosis. |
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| | ascites fluid in the abdomen |
| | Ascites is treated by the removal of fluid directly from the abdomen by needle puncture to ease discomfort and breathing. | | | Rapid onset of ascites in patients with cirrhosis may be due to gastrointestinal haemorrhage, infection, portal venous thrombosis, or the development of a hepatocellular carcinoma. | | | It should be done in patients with ascites of recent onset, cirrhotic patients with ascites admitted to hospital, or those with clinical |
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| | Ascites - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | It has been suggested that ascites was seen as a punishment especially for oath-breakers among the Proto-Indo-Europeans (Oettinger, StBoT 22:71). | | | A proportion of chronic ascites patients also develop hepatic hydrothrorax, e.g. | | | Primary treatment for ascites is with diuretics, which is safer than ascitic drainage. |
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| | Chapter 14 - Section 12: First Principles of Gastroenterology |
| | More recently, it has been proposed that chronic endotoxemia associated with cirrhosis may stimulate the synthesis and release of a potent endothelin-derived relaxing factor, nitric oxide, resulting in splanchnic and systemic vasodilation. | | | Large-volume paracentesis is now recognized as a safe and effective therapy for the treatment of refractory ascites. | | | However, repeated paracenteses may not be practical for all patients with refractory ascites, and a peritoneovenous (LeVeen) shunt should be considered in selected patients with good liver reserve. |
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: A curious case of ascites |
| | However, it is believed to be related to obstruction and damage of the intestinal lymphatic drainage system and subsequent leakage of chylomicron-rich fluid into the peritoneum (1). | | | Chylous ascites associated with tuberculosis in a patient with AIDS. | | | Chylous ascites resulting from Kaposi's sarcoma in an AIDS patient. |
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| | Hepatology terms of interest to PBCers |
| | Can be performed by passing a needle between the ribs on the right side or at the time of surgical procedure where the abdomen is opened. | | | Used as a clinical liver term to refer to the condition of individuals with liver disease accompanied by ascites, esophageal variceal bleeding, or hepatic encephalopathy. | | | ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY TEST - Laboratory test, when positive suggests the presence of some form of autoimmune illness. |
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| | Ascites -- eCureMe.com |
| | Normally there should be almost no fluid here (i.e., surrounding the intestines and organs such as the liver and spleen). | | | Paracentesis -- a needle is placed steriley in the abdomen and fluid is drawn off. | | | Albumin level significance -- the albumin level is very helpful in determining the cause of the ascites. |
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| | Serum/Ascites Albumin Gradient in Differential Diagnosis of Ascites |
| | Various studies have demonstrated superiority of SAAG in classifying ascites compared to transudate-exudate concept but with conflicting observations | | | Six patients of cardiomyopathy, 2 each of corpulmonale, and valvular heart diseases contributed to cardiac ascites. | | | Ascites is one of the most common amongst the various clinical problems confronting a physician, and ascitic fluid analysis is the most effective way to diagnose it. |
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| | Chylous ascites |
| | Chylous ascites associated with tuberculosis in a patient with AIDS. | | | Chylous ascites is found in 1 % of patients with cirrhosis and ascites. | | | Surgery was necessary in 30/45 patients with chylous ascites (15). |
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| | Ascites evaluation and treatment MEDSTUDENTS- INTERNAL MEDICINE Ascites: A review giving most importance on it's pathogenic mechanisms, clinical manifestations, abdominal paracentesis, analysis of ascitic fluid... | | | Management of ascites : CancerBACUP This section provides information about ascites including what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment. | | | Hybridoma, Antibody Development, Ascites In Vitro Production - MBS Contract developer of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies: hybridoma development, ascites production and in vitro cell culture. |
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| | ascites - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | Ascites : Drug Discovery and Development [home, info] | | | ascites : The On-line Medical Dictionary [home, info] | | | ascites : Technical and Popular Medical Terms [home, info] |
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| | Management of ascites : CancerBACUP |
| | Ascites can be a symptom of many types of cancer. | | | The symptoms of ascites can be very distressing. | | | There may be several reasons for the build-up of ascites: |
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| | Ascites |
| | In those with ascites refractory to medical therapy options include: | | | The main causes of ascites include the following conditions | | | Rossle M, Ochs A, Gulberg V. A comparison of paracentesis and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting in patients with ascites. |
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| | ASCITES - LoveToKnow Article on ASCITES |
| | Ascites is one of the late symptoms in the disease, and ecedes dropsy of the leg, which may come on later, due to essure on the large veins in the abdominal cavity by the citic fluid. | | | Other less common causes of ascites are chronic ritonitis, either tuberculous in the young, or due to cancer in e aged, and more rarely still pernicious anaemia. | | | It is produced by diseases within the liver, as cirrhosis (usually alcoholic) and ricer; (2) diseases outside the liver, as cancer of stomach, odenum or pancreas, causing pressure on the portal vein, enlarged glands in the fissure of the liver producing the same ect. |
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| | Cirrhosis of the Liver |
| | For example, for ascites and edema, the doctor may recommend a low-sodium diet or the use of diuretics, which are drugs that remove fluid from the body. | | | Antibiotics will be prescribed for infections, and various medications can help with itching. | | | Cirrhosis can cause immune system dysfunction, leading to infection. |
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| | Medcyclopaedia - Ascites |
| | In patients with these conditions the permeability of the subperitoneal capillaries is increased. | | | The main cause of ascites is liver cirrhosis associated with portal hypertension and with a lowered level of serum albumin. | | | Chylous ascites is due to obstruction of visceral lymphatic drainage or of the origin of the lymphatic duct at the level of the cisterna of Pecquet. |
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| | Ascites definition - Digestion and digestive-related information on MedicineNet.com |
| | Cirrhosis Of The Liver - Learn about cirrhosis of the liver; including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and medical research. | | | Ascites can occur as a result of a number of conditions, including severe liver disease and the presence of malignant cells within the abdomen. | | | Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any course of supplementation or treatment. |
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| | p010706b - Serum Albumin Gradient to Diagnose Ascites |
| | DESIGN: Prospective collection of ascitic fluid data from patients with well-characterized causes of ascites. | | | The AFTP, when used as defined in the old exudate-transudate concept, classified the causes of ascites correctly only 55.6% of the time. | | | PATIENTS: A total of 901 paired serum and ascitic fluid samples were collected from consecutive patients with all forms of ascites. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ascites |
| | Disorders that may be associated with ascites include: | | | Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the membranes lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity). |
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| | MBS - cGMP ascites production, bulk ascites |
| | Ascites production is the most cost effective method in generating antibody from your hybridoma cell line. | | | Ascites from the 3 groups are to be stored separately | | | We are confident that you will enjoy working with our knowledgeable staff. |
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| | Hybridoma, Antibody Development, Ascites In Vitro Production - MBS |
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| | Medcyclopaedia - Ascites |
| | lymphangiectasia, perforation of the intestine, vascular compromise of the bowel, biliary tree rupture (biliary ascites), bladder rupture (urinary ascites) and occasionally chyle from trauma to the cisterna chyli (chylous ascites) and metastatic disease. | | | Chest and abdominal radiograph of a child with congenital heart disease. | | | The abdominal radiograph shows the typical features of ascites. |
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