The impact of large-volume paracentesis on renal haemodynamics in cirrhotic patients with ascites

• Main Authors: Tary Abdel-Hamid Salman (Author), Hassan EL-Sayed Zaghla (Author), Khaled Mohammad Attallah (Author), Omkolthoum Mohammad El-Haddad (Author), Enas Mohammad Korayem (Author), Ashraf Abbass Basuni (Author), Hossam El-Din Mahm (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and aim Ascites in liver cirrhosis is associated with a poor prognosis and impairment of the quality of life and may be complicated by hepatorenal syndrome. Renal functions and haemodynamic changes after large-volume paracentesis (LVP) in cirrhotic patients with tense ascites were evaluat...