Prognosis of patients with ascites after PleurX insertion: an observational study.

Agnete Nordheim Riedel Nina Kimer Lise Hobolth Lise Lotte Gluud

Published in: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology (2018)

PleurX insertion for the treatment of refractory ascites in cirrhotic patients appears to be safe. Prospective randomized trials are necessary in order to confirm these findings.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
cell free
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
combination therapy
patient reported