Randomized trial comparing albumin, dextran 70, and polygeline in cirrhotic patients with ascites treated by paracentesis.

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Published in Gastroenterology on October 01, 1996

Authors

A Ginès1, G Fernández-Esparrach, A Monescillo, C Vila, E Domènech, R Abecasis, P Angeli, L Ruiz-Del-Arbol, R Planas, R Solà, P Ginès, R Terg, L Inglada, P Vaqué, F Salerno, V Vargas, G Clemente, J C Quer, W Jiménez, V Arroyo, J Rodés

Author Affiliations

1: Liver Unit, Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain.

Associated clinical trials:

Albumin 4 gr/L vs 8 gr/L in the Prevention of Post-Paracentesis Circulatory Dysfunction | NCT00428506

Terlipressin in Cirrhotic Patients With Recidivation Ascites Treated With Paracentesis and Albumin (TERAS) | NCT00986817

Malignant Ascites Alfapump® Study (ProMAS) | NCT04076566

Prospective Evaluation of PleurX Drain for Treatment of Cirrhotic Refractory Ascites | NCT04569565

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