RRI as Diagnostic and Follow up Indicator in Cirrhosis of the Liver with Hepatorenal Syndrome and Refractory Ascites.

Conclusion: RRI is an affordable, non invasive and easily available tool which can be included as part of a routine Ultrasonographic evaluation in liver cirrhotics. The RRI can be used for assessing early onset of HRS and in follow up. Large volume paracentesis, Noradrenaline with Albumin infusion (5 gms/litre of ascitic fluid removed) is as effective as other costlier options for refractory ascitis. PMID: 31299833 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - Category: General Medicine Tags: J Assoc Physicians India Source Type: research