Isolated fetal ascites may be different from general category of nonimmune hydrops in both prenatal course and prognosis. We experienced one case of isolated fetal ascites of unknown origin treated by in utero ultrasound-directed paracentesis and so present it with brief review of literature.
Ascites* ; Edema ; Paracentesis* ; Prognosis

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Ascites* ; Fibrosis* ; Humans ; Paracentesis*

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*Ascites ; Humans ; Liver Cirrhosis ; *Paracentesis

To determine the ocular toxicity of intravitreal miconazole, we conducted a controlled trial in 20 pigmented rabbit eyes(10 rabbits). An anterior chamber paracentesis was performed on all animals and 0.4 ml of perfluoropropane(C3F8) gas was injected intravitreally. On day three, when it was fully expanded, eyes were underwent C3F8/fluid exchange with vitreous replacement fluid. The infusion solution contained various amounts of miconazole, 0.5 microgram/ml. 1 microgram/ml, 5 microgram/ml, 10 microgram/ml, 50 microgram/ml, 100 microgram/ml and normal saline for control. Intravitreal infusion was performed for 25-30 minuteds and a total of 100-120 ml of fluid was replaced. Histopathological examination revealed retinal toxic reactions in concentrations of 10 microgram/ml or greater. This study suggests that infusion solution of 5 microgram/ml or less is the concentration exceeds the minimal inhibitory concentration for most of fungi and may be safetly used in the treatment of fungal endaphthalmitis.
Animals ; Anterior Chamber ; Fungi ; Miconazole* ; Paracentesis ; Retinaldehyde

OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of rapid karyotyping from fetal ascitic fluid. METHODS: In three cases of isolated fetal ascites diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonography, ultrasound guided fetal paracentesis and amniocentesis were performed and successfully obtained. Fetal karyotyping in each case at 29, 30 and 32 weeks gestation using modified lymphocyte culture method was conducted. RESULTS: The chromosomal analysis was successful within 72 hours and abnormalities were detected in two cases and revealed trisomy 21 in each case. Our study demonstrated that the majority distribution of white blood cells was lymphocytes which ranged from 2.1 * 10(6) cells/ml to 3.7 * 10(6) cells/ml and the cell density for culture was at least than 0.35 * 10(6) cells/ml. CONCLUSION: The use of ascitic fluid as a cell source to achieve rapid fetal karyotyping can be valuable when cordocenteis or amniocentesis would be technically more difficult, or when rapid result is required for planning of perinatal management at late second or third trimester gestational age.
Amniocentesis ; Ascites ; Ascitic Fluid* ; Cell Count ; Cytogenetics* ; Diagnosis* ; Down Syndrome ; Female ; Gestational Age ; Humans ; Karyotyping ; Leukocytes ; Lymphocytes ; Paracentesis ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Trimester, Third ; Ultrasonography ; Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Pseudohypopyon of tumor cells can be found in patient with intraocular tumor. This condition resembles true hypopyon of iridocyclitis. Paracentesis of the anterior chamber may be undertaken to find malignant cells. A 68 year old Korean man with bronchogenic carcinoma was found to have a tumor mass in the root of iris, pseudohypopyon and secondary glaucoma as. Anterior chamber tapping was failed to show tumor cells. Any inflammatory cell was not found in the anterior chamber tapping.
Aged ; Anterior Chamber ; Carcinoma, Bronchogenic* ; Glaucoma ; Humans ; Iridocyclitis ; Iris ; Paracentesis

The authors report a case of chylous ascites in a two month old boy with massive ascites. He was managed with repeated therapeutic paracentesis and skimmed milk feeding. A marked improvement was resulted in clinical symptoms and laboratory findings at the time of discharge to be followed-up at the outpatient service. A brief review of literatures is included
Ascites ; Chylous Ascites* ; Humans ; Infant* ; Male* ; Milk ; Outpatients ; Paracentesis

PURPOSE: To evaluated the effectiveness of abdominal ultrasonography as the initial diagnostic method in blunt renal trauma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was undertaken to compare computerized tomography with abdominal ultrasonography in radiographic staging of blunt renal trauma(Renal Injury scale grade I-V by Moor) except vascular injury. During 3-years period(May 1994 to March 1997), emergency computerized tomography was performed in 66 patients with blunt renal trauma, simultaneously 34 patients among 66 patient were scanned by abdominal ultrasonography. RESULTS: Gross hematuria were present 48% of renal trauma cases. The degree of hematuria showed not correlation with the severity of renal injury(p-value=0.213, by Chi-square test). In diagnostic agreement of abdominal ultrasonography compared to computerized tomography, the diagnostic agreement of minor renal injury(x=0.544, by k2 statistics) was higher than that of major renal injury(r=0.375, by k2 statistics). The overall diagnostic agreement of abdominal ultrasonography in detecting adjacent organ injury was 0.321 (k value). CONCLUSIONS: In ultrasonography imaging, we concluded that minor blunt rectal trauma is not necessary other radiologic evaluation, but major blunt renal trauma should be evaluated by computerized tomography for proper diagnosis of combined injury and diagnostic staging of renal trauma. Renal trauma associated Intraabdominal injury should undergo with ultrasonography-guided paracentesis. Based under result of our study, we suggest the use of abdominal ultrasonography as the initial diagnostic method in blunt renal trauma compatible for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis ; Emergencies ; Hematuria ; Humans ; Paracentesis ; Ultrasonography* ; Vascular System Injuries

A 2-month old female infant was admitted to the department of pediatrics because of abd ominal distension, failure to thrive & constipation, Paracentesis was done & revealed milkyyellowish fluid like chyle. The clinical symptoms, signs & laboratory findings were compatible with chylus ascites.
Ascites* ; Chyle ; Constipation ; Failure to Thrive ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Paracentesis ; Pediatrics

The authors present a case of central retinal artery occlusion successfully treated by surgery combined with medical treatment. The patient was a 53-year-old Korean female who had central retinal artery occlusion with 3 hours duration. Her vision was F.C. 20 cm on admission and improved to I.O by paracentesis followed by medical treatment for 9 days.
Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Paracentesis ; Retinal Artery Occlusion* ; Retinal Artery*