Meeting
Abstract Number: 76
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Patients with cirrhosis and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who have achieved sustained virologic response (SVR) currently undergo indefinite imaging every 6-12 months to screen for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although current research shows there is liver remodeling with regression of fibrosis/cirrhosis after HCV treatment, it is unclear if improvements in the features of cirrhosis […]
Abstract Number: 204
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Paracentesis is associated with decreased mortality in patients with advanced liver disease. The prevalence of paracentesis related complications is not well characterized, but prior studies suggest improved safety outcomes when ultrasound guidance is employed. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality utilizes patient safety indicator (PSI) 27 to identify postoperative bleeding complications. Our aim […]
Abstract Number: 267
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Patients with refractory ascites often require large volume paracentesis (LVP) on a frequent basis. Most of the studies examining the clinical effects of LVPs, however, have looked only at one-time procedures. In addition, patients with ascites commonly present to the emergency department or require hospital admission for this procedure, leading to high health-care utilization. Our […]