Dextran-70 versus albumin as plasma-expanders in cirrhotic patients with tense ascites treated with total paracentesis: results of a randomized study Planas R, Gines P, Arroyo V, Llach J, Panes J, Vargas V, Salmeron JM, et al. Gastroenterology 1990;99:1736–1744
Garcia-Tsao G. Dextran-70 versus albumin as plasma-expanders in cirrhotic patients with tense ascites treated with total paracentesis: results of a randomized study Planas R, Gines P, Arroyo V, Llach J, Panes J, Vargas V, Salmeron JM, et al. Gastroenterology 1990;99:1736–1744. Hepatology 1991, 13: 1005-1007. DOI: 10.1016/0270-9139(91)90279-5.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersTreatment of ascites with A single total paracentesis
Garcia-Tsao G. Treatment of ascites with A single total paracentesis. Hepatology 1991, 13: 1005-1007. PMID: 2029984, DOI: 10.1002/hep.1840130534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma renin activityEffective intravascular volumeTotal paracentesisCauses of readmissionLarge-volume paracentesisTense ascitesCirrhotic patientsProbability of readmissionRenin activityDextran 70Intravenous albuminRenal impairmentAldosterone concentrationClinical courseIntravascular volumeAscitic fluidTherapeutic proceduresEffects of paracentesisFirst hospital stayStandard liver testsRenal function testsGroup of patientsTreatment of ascitesFree water clearanceCause of death