Yakar, TolgaDemir, MehmetDogan, OzlemParlakgumus, AlperOzer, BirolSerin, Ender2024-09-182024-09-1820160147-958X1488-2353https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/14011Purpose: We aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of high-dose furosemide+salt orally by comparing HSS+furosemide (i.v.) and repeated paracentesis in patients with RA. Methods: This was a prospective study of 78 cirrhotic patients with RA, randomized into three groups: Group A (n=25) i.v. furosemide (200-300 mg bid) and 3% hypotonic saline solution (HSS) (once or twice a day); Group B (n= 26) oral furosemide tablets (360-520 mg bid) and salt (2.5 g bid); and, Group C (n= 27) repeated large-volume-paracentesis (RLVP) with albumin infusion. Patients without hyperkalemia were administrated 100 mg of spironolactone/day. During the follow-up; INR, creatinine, and total bilirubin levels were measured to determine the change in MELD (model of end stage liver disease) score. Results: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE), severe episodes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and pleural effusions (PE) occurred more frequently in Group C. Improvement in Child-Pugh and MELD score was better in Group A and B than Group C. In Group B, improvements were seen in the Child-Pugh and MELD score, reduction in body weight, duration and number of hospitalization. In Groups A and B, remarkable increases in diuresis were observed (706 +/- 116 to 2425 +/- 633 mL and 691 +/- 111 to 2405 +/- 772 mL) and serum sodium levels also improved. HE and SBP were occurred more often in group C (p< 0.002). Hospitalization decreased significantly in Group B (p< 0.001). There was no significant difference in survival among groups. Conclusion: High dose oral furosemide with salt ingestion may be an alternative, effective, safe and well-tolerated method of therapy for RA.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessHypertonic Saline SolutionsCongestive-Heart-FailureRepeated ParacentesisTense AscitesEfficacyInfusionAlbuminModelMeldArticle396S52S6027917812WOS:000389725000012Q4