Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the most common infection in patients with
cirrhosis and is associated with high mortality. Although recent literature reports mortality …

Background Patients hospitalized with cirrhosis, ascites, and elevated INR often experience
delays in timely diagnostic paracentesis. Aims Identify whether delays in diagnostic …

Background Repeated paracentesis for ascites can place significant demands on the
emergency department (ED). A new general internist-led outpatient procedure clinic to …

BACKGROUND Despite numerous recent advances in care delivery, cirrhosis admissions
continue to negatively impact patient outcomes and health care utilization. Increasing rates …

Over the past several years, there has been a wealth of new data pertaining to the
management of complications of cirrhosis, resulting in several important updates to best …

Delay in Paracentesis and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis and
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Methods: We searched multiple databases for studies comparing early vs. delayed
diagnostic paracentesis among hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites. The pooled …

Background Repeated paracentesis for ascites can place significant demands on the
emergency department (ED). A new general internist-led outpatient procedure clinic to …

Results: We found a significantly increased relative risk for performing paracentesis after
antibiotic administration for those admitted at night (relative risk ratio [RRR]= 3.01, 95% CI …