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Large-volume paracentesis carries roughly a 1% risk of overall complications. Hemorrhagic complications are classified as abdominal wall hematomas, pseudoaneurysms, and hemoperitoneum. Severe hemorrhage is rare (<0.2%), with death following this complication seen in <0.02% of cases. We present
OBJECTIVE
To describe transfusion practices for treatment of dogs undergoing splenectomy for splenic masses.
METHODS
Retrospective case series.
METHODS
542 client-owned dogs.
METHODS
Medical records of dogs that underwent splenectomy for splenic masses at 2 referral institutions were reviewed.
OBJECTIVE
Endoscopic sclerotherapy and pharmacological therapy are widely used in the treatment of acute variceal hemorrhage. However, they fail at arresting acute bleeding in 20-30% of bleeding episodes. The efficacy of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in the prevention of
BACKGROUND
Dialysis is difficult for patients who have simultaneous liver and kidney failure. Effective mobilization of ascites is rare, and hypotension is common. Combining repeated paracentesis with continuous renal replacement therapy can achieve effective volume removal with hemodynamic