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Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter for Refractory Ascites in Cirrhosis: A Randomized Case-Series.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Refractory ascites markedly worsens prognosis in cirrhosis. Large volume paracentesis (LVP) is standard treatment, but complications are common. In a randomized controlled case-series, we assessed a permanent tunneled peritoneal catheter versus LVP in patients with cirrhosis and ascites. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Random allocation was computer-generated, and concealment used opaque envelopes. Patients were included from January 2017 to December 2018. Inclusion criteria were cirrhosis and recurrent ascites and expected survival of more than 3 months. RESULTS:Thirteen patients were enrolled (PleurX =6 versus LVP = 7). Seven were female, ranging in age from 51 to 80 years. No procedure-related complications occurred. Two patients died due to variceal bleeding (PleurX-group) and sepsis (LVP-group). One patient was withdrawn due to hyponatremia (PleurX-group). Two patients were withdrawn due to bacterial peritonitis and infection of unknown origin (control-group). In the PleurX-group, all patients colonized the catheter, two developed bacterial peritonitis. The most common bacterial colonization was Staph. Epidermidis (n = 4). CONCLUSIONS:In selected patients, the PleurX catheter mobilizes ascites and may be an alternative to LVP. The risk of infection should be considered in each case. The impact of colonization and risk of infections needs further investigation. The present trial does not allow for statistical conclusions.

SUBMITTER: Kimer N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7692861 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter for Refractory Ascites in Cirrhosis: A Randomized Case-Series.

Kimer Nina N   Riedel Agnete Nordheim AN   Hobolth Lise L   Mortensen Christian C   Madsen Lone Galmstrup LG   Andersen Mette Lehmann ML   Schiødt Frank Vinholdt FV   Møller Søren S   Gluud Lise Lotte LL  

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) 20201027 11


<h4>Background and objectives</h4>Refractory ascites markedly worsens prognosis in cirrhosis. Large volume paracentesis (LVP) is standard treatment, but complications are common. In a randomized controlled case-series, we assessed a permanent tunneled peritoneal catheter versus LVP in patients with cirrhosis and ascites.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Random allocation was computer-generated, and concealment used opaque envelopes. Patients were included from January 2017 to December 2018. Inclusio  ...[more]

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