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Does Paracentesis Treatment of Ascites Increase the Risk of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhosis of Liver

PM Kamani

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Abstract

Paracentesis (with diuretic therapy) has obvious advantages over diuretic therapy alone. The aim of this case report is to draw attention to possible increased risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) with paracentesis. With diuretic therapy alone, protein in ascitic fluid increases and perhaps decreases the risk of SBP.

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Paracentesis (with diuretic therapy) has obvious advantages over diuretic therapy alone. The aim of this case report is to draw attention to possible increased risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) with paracentesis. With diuretic therapy alone, protein in ascitic fluid increases and perhaps decreases the risk of SBP.

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Paracentesis (with diuretic therapy) has obvious advantages over diuretic therapy alone. The aim of this case report is to draw attention to possible increased risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) with paracentesis. With diuretic therapy alone, protein in ascitic fluid increases and perhaps decreases the risk of SBP.

Key concepts: Paracentesis, Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, Ascites, Diuretic, Medicine, Cirrhosis, Ascitic fluid, Peritonitis

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