Background: Cirrhosis was the fifteenth leading cause of death in the United States in 2019, with ascites being the most common major complication leading to hospital admission. Patients with ascites have recurrent hospital admissions with disproportionate use of hospital resources. Large volume abdominal paracentesis can be done safely by trained providers and is associated with […]

Case Presentation: A 38 year old man presented to the ED noting 12 days of yellowing of his eyes and 3 days of abdominal pain and swelling. He endorsed subjective fevers and noted drinking 8 beers daily. He immigrated from Mexico 12 years ago. Exam showed tachycardia, tachypnea, scleral icterus, and distended abdomen with fluid […]