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Pulmonary function changes after large volume paracentesis.

D Gupta1, Lalrothuama, P N Agrawal

  • 1Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Tropical Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation
|July 6, 2000
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Large volume paracentesis (LVP) significantly improves pulmonary function and oxygen levels in patients with cirrhosis and tense ascites. This procedure enhances vital capacity and arterial oxygen partial pressure (pO2).

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Cirrhosis of the liver often leads to tense ascites, which can compromise pulmonary function.
  • Reduced lung volumes and impaired gas exchange are common in patients with advanced cirrhosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of large volume paracentesis (LVP) on respiratory mechanics and gas exchange.
  • To assess changes in pulmonary function parameters following fluid removal in cirrhotic patients.

Main Methods:

  • Ten patients with alcoholic cirrhosis and tense ascites underwent LVP, removing an average of 6.3 liters of fluid.
  • Spirometry and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis were conducted before and after the procedure.

Main Results:

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  • Patients exhibited reduced baseline lung volumes and arterial pO2.
  • Following LVP, significant improvements were noted in forced expiratory flow in the first second (FEV1) and arterial pO2.
  • Vital capacity and peak expiratory flow also increased post-paracentesis.

Conclusions:

  • Large volume paracentesis is an effective intervention for improving pulmonary function in patients with cirrhosis and ascites.
  • LVP can lead to enhanced gas exchange and respiratory capacity, positively impacting patient outcomes.