Consensus care recommendations for alfapump^® in cirrhotic patients with refractory or recurrent ascites.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The alfapump^® is an implantable class III medical device that pumps ascitic fluid from the peritoneal space to the urinary bladder from where it is excreted. The pump reduces or abrogates the need for repeated paracentesis in patients with recurrent or refractory ascites.

Aims

To improve outcomes for alfapump^® implantation and pre- and post-implant patient management in both clinical trial and real-world settings by development of consensus recommendations.

Methods

The alfapump^® working group consisting of hepatologists and surgeons with extensive experience in implantation of the alfapump^® and patient management met on two occasions: (1) to determine the key areas where recommendations should be made; and (2) to

SUBMITTER: Aagaard NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8905806 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature