Open AccessPigtail catheter for the treatment of ascites associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Author(s) -
Mostafa I. Abuzeid,
Z Nassar,
Z.C Massaad,
Martin Weiß,
M. Ashraf,
Mohamad G. Fakih
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/deg074
Subject(s) - medicine , ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , surgery , catheter , paracentesis , percutaneous , ascites , complication , pregnancy , in vitro fertilisation , genetics , biology
Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is potentially dangerous. The study aim was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage for the management of ascites complicating severe OHSS.
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