Cirrhosis is a progressive liver disorder characterized by a distorted liver architecture due to fibrosis which eventually leads to portal hypertension. It is a common cause of mortality accounting for over 26,000 deaths annually in the United States [1]. The natural course of patients with cirrhosis is frequently complicated by the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space in the form of a...

BACKGROUND Children with massive ascites can develop abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), which has been identified as an independent risk factor for mortality. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of volume-controlled percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) for treating children with massive ascites and ACS. METHODS A retrospective descriptive study was cond...

BACKGROUND Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a recognized complication of ovulation induction, occurring in 1-10% of IVF and embryo transfer cycles. While mild OHSS is of no clinical relevance, severe OHSS is a life threatening complication. However, the efficacy of prevalent treatments appeared to be limited. We developed a continuous autotransfusion system with an ultrafiltration in...

• Absence of parenchymal kidney disease as indicated by proteinuria >500 mg/day, micro-hematuria (>50 RBC/high power field) and/or abnormal renal ultrasound International Ascites Club, November 2005 • No current or recent treatment with nephrotoxic drugs • Absence of shock b.w per day up to a maximum of 100 g/day • Serum creatinine over 1.5 mg/dL (133 μmol/L) • Cirrhosis with ascites Table 1: D...