Thousands of patients across the Houston area are now dealing with confusion and financial uncertainty after a major contract ...

A retrospective cohort study in Veterans with cirrhosis found that giving intravenous albumin after outpatient paracentesis was associated with a lower risk of hospitalization due to acute kidney ...

Despite its focus on the emergency room—and decidedly not on a surgical center—we see an awful lot of procedures occurring at ...

“The Pitt” is tackling erectile dysfunction. In Season 2’s second episode of the hit HBO Max medical drama series, a patient (played by Christopher T. Wood) is admitted to the ER for a case of ...

At 2 p.m. on a crowded admitting day, our cirrhotic patient still waited for a paracentesis—because no one on call felt confident with a needle. As procedural certification is no longer a mandated ...

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...

Where do you get ascites? Ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez) is a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). Your abdomen contains many organs including your: They are all in the peritoneal space. This ...

Static ultrasound guidance is used to select and mark the site of needle insertion immediately before the procedure takes place. Dynamic ultrasound guidance, in contrast, is used to directly visualize ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

One mild complication occurred in 1,203 procedures, for an overall complication rate of 0.08 percent. HealthDay News — For pediatric patients with retinoblastoma, aqueous humor liquid biopsy via ...

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For pediatric patients with retinoblastoma, aqueous humor liquid biopsy via anterior chamber paracentesis is a safe and well-tolerated procedure, according ...