title: Paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction: a primer for the interventional radiologist.
abstract: Paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction is a complication of large volume paracentesis that leads to faster reaccumulation of ascites, hyponatremia, renal impairment, and shorter survival. Knowledge of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prevention of this condition is vital to the interventional radiologist as a valued team member in the treatment of ascites.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado.
authors.forename: Aaron J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Lindsay
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burton
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Charles E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Ray
keywords: ascites; circulatory dysfunction; complication; paracentesis