| Diagnostic paracentesis. A potent clinical tool. | |
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PMID: 2403429 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Diagnostic paracentesis is a potent diagnostic tool capable of rapidly detecting portal hypertension and peritonitis. Gram's stain and chemical analysis of ascitic fluid add additional information by determining the predisposition to SBP, the presence of organisms, and the severity of peritonitis. In patients with a narrow A-GRAD, the chemical analysis, cell count and differential, and cytology will add direction for the work-up if the etiology is not apparent and confirmation if it is. This information should be available within a few hours of admission if the paracentesis and blood are obtained immediately. The results should optimize patient care and minimize costs. |
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Authors:
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J C Hoefs |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comment; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gastroenterology Volume: 98 ISSN: 0016-5085 ISO Abbreviation: Gastroenterology Publication Date: 1990 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-01-16 Completed Date: 1990-01-16 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374630 Medline TA: Gastroenterology Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 230-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Ascitic Fluid
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analysis Bacterial Infections / diagnosis Drainage Humans Hypertension, Portal / diagnosis* Liver Cirrhosis / diagnosis Peritonitis / diagnosis* Punctures* |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment On:
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Gastroenterology. 1990 Jan;98(1):127-33
[PMID:
2293571
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Gastroenterology. 1990 Jan;98(1):134-40 [PMID: 2293572 ] |
Comment In:
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Gastroenterology. 1991 May;100(5 Pt 1):1484-5
[PMID:
2013400
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Gastroenterology. 1990 Sep;99(3):902-3 [PMID: 2256982 ] |
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