Systematic review with meta‐analysis: automated low‐flow ascites pump therapy for refractory ascites
A Lepida, A Marot, E Trepo, D Degré… - Alimentary …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Few effective treatments are available for patients with cirrhosis and refractory
ascites. New treatment modalities are needed for these patients. Aim To synthesise the …
ascites. New treatment modalities are needed for these patients. Aim To synthesise the …
[PDF][PDF] Improvement in quality of life and decrease in large‐volume paracentesis requirements with the automated low‐flow ascites pump
F Wong, E Bendel, K Sniderman… - Liver …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The automated low‐flow ascites pump (alfapump) is an implantable device that drains
ascites directly into the urinary bladder. We studied its safety (absence of serious …
ascites directly into the urinary bladder. We studied its safety (absence of serious …
[HTML][HTML] Alfapump® implantable device in management of refractory ascites: An update
D Weil-Verhoeven, V Di Martino… - World journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Refractory ascites (RA) is a frequent and life-threatening complication of cirrhosis. In
selected patients with RA, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement …
selected patients with RA, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement …
Combined treatment of refractory ascites with an alfapump® plus hernia repair in the same surgical session: a retrospective, multicentre, European pilot study in …
E Nguyen-Khac, R Sarba, L Spahr, W Staszewicz… - Journal of visceral …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction The treatment of symptomatic hernia in cirrhotic patients with refractory ascites
is critical but challenging. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety …
is critical but challenging. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety …
Feasibility and procedural safety of alfapump system implantation by IR: experience from the MOSAIC study, a multicenter, open-label prospective study in cirrhotic …
EC Bendel, K Sniderman, C Shaw, RT Frederick… - Journal of Vascular and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate feasibility, procedural outcomes, and safety aspects of implantation of
the alfapump system for management of refractory ascites by interventional radiology (IR) …
the alfapump system for management of refractory ascites by interventional radiology (IR) …
[HTML][HTML] HEP-Net opinion on the management of ascites and its complications in the setting of decompensated cirrhosis in the resource constrained environment of …
Approximately one half of patients develop ascites within 10 years of diagnosis of
compensated cirrhosis. It is a poor prognostic indicator, with only 50% surviving beyond two …
compensated cirrhosis. It is a poor prognostic indicator, with only 50% surviving beyond two …
Traitement de l'ascite réfractaire par alfapump® avec cure de hernie durant la même intervention: une étude rétrospective, multicentrique, européenne chez des …
E Nguyen-Khac, R Sarba, L Spahr… - Journal de Chirurgie …, 2021 - Elsevier
Résumé Introduction Le traitement d'une hernie symptomatique chez le patient cirrhotique
avec ascite réfractaire est difficile. Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer la faisabilité et la …
avec ascite réfractaire est difficile. Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer la faisabilité et la …