| Intravenous albumin infusion is an effective therapy for hyponatraemia in cirrhotic patients with ascites. | |
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PMID: 2311979 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The treatment of moderate to severe hyponatraemia in patients with decompensated liver disease is unsatisfactory. We report our preliminary experience using intravenous infusion of albumin to treat this condition. Three patients with cirrhosis, ascites, and hyponatraemia responded satisfactorily to treatment; one patient with fulminant hepatitis B did not respond. Intravenous albumin infusion is a safe and effective therapy for patients with cirrhosis complicated by hyponatraemia. Its main role may be in preparing patients for surgery, particularly liver transplantation. |
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Authors:
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P A McCormick; P Mistry; G Kaye; A K Burroughs; N McIntyre |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gut Volume: 31 ISSN: 0017-5749 ISO Abbreviation: Gut Publication Date: 1990 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-04-24 Completed Date: 1990-04-24 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985108R Medline TA: Gut Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 204-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Academic Department of Medicine, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, Hampstead, London. |
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Aged Albumins / administration & dosage, therapeutic use* Female Humans Hyponatremia / drug therapy*, etiology Infusions, Intravenous Liver Cirrhosis / complications* Male Middle Aged |
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0/Albumins |
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