Delayed Diagnostic Paracentesis Is Associated with Increased Preventable Healthcare Utilization in Disadvantaged Patient Populations with Advanced Liver Disease and Elevated INR.
Cristal BrownNazan AksanPatrick ChangPriyanka JagannathanMaria Goretti OchiMichael PignoneLinda FeaginsPublished in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2023)
Delayed diagnostic paracentesis is associated with increased preventable healthcare utilization compared with timely diagnostic paracentesis. Health systems should support efforts to ensure timely diagnostic paracentesis for patients with advanced liver disease, including performance at the bedside.