Evidence on the safety of long-term tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis is limited but shows well-recognised complications. Evidence on the efficacy is ...

Malignant ascites represent one of the most challenging complications of advanced intra-abdominal and gynaecological malignancies worldwide, imposing a profound impact on patient comfort, mobility and ...

Paracentesis for malignant ascites is usually performed as an in-patient procedure, with a median length of stay (LoS) of 3–5 days, with intermittent clamping of the drain due to a perceived risk of ...

We have moved interventional procedures guidance 746 to become HealthTech guidance 648. This is to better reflect the NICE HealthTech programme which combines the former NICE Diagnostics Assessment ...