Paracentesis-Induced Circulatory Dysfunction: A Primer for the Interventional Radiologist

Semin intervent Radiol 2014; 31: 276-278DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1382799Paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction is a complication of large volume paracentesis that leads to faster reaccumulation of ascites, hyponatremia, renal impairment, and shorter survival. Knowledge of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prevention of this condition is vital to the interventional radiologist as a valued team member in the treatment of ascites.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology - August 21, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Lindsay, Aaron J.Burton, JamesRay, Charles E. Tags: Clinical Corner Source Type: research