ABU NOEM FARUQUI, LAYEEQ AHMED S, ABU TALIB, MOHAMMAD AYAZ,
ASAD USMAN.

ABSTRACT

Background: Ascites is a frequently encountered problem in Cirrhotics and Total Abdominal Paracentesis is an easy and quick way of relieving these patients.

Objectives: To observe the Total Abdominal Paracentesis with IV Albumin or Hemaccel and observe systemic hemodynamics, electrolytes and renal function.

Material & Methods: 30 patients who were admitted in A.S.H. were included in study. Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, child Grade, increased Prothrombin time etc. were excluded.

Results: Out of 30 patients enrolled, one expired as he was erroneously included in study. In rest of patients all were hemodynamically stable after one day.

Conclusion: Total Abdominal Paracentesis is a safe procedure and can be used to relieve patients with tenso ascites in fast and safe way.

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Assoc. Professor, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi *
Asst. Professor, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi *
Assistant Professor Medicine, Dow Medical College, Karachi *
Trainees Medical Unit III Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi *
Trainees Medical Unit III Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi *