Medical Treatment Of Malignant Ascites

Malignancy-related ascites - UpToDate

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Malignancy-related ascites is much less common, accounting for or contributing to ascites formation in approximately 7 percent of patients [ 1 ]. Some patients have two causes for ascites formation (eg, cirrhosis plus peritoneal carcinomatosis). This topic will review …

Ascites | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and …

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Malignant ascites can develop through several mechanisms: blocked lymphatic channels as a result of malignancy, direct production of fluid into the peritoneal …

Ascites: Fluid Buildup, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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If you have ascites, these steps can help you control the condition: Weight checks: Weigh yourself daily. Call your healthcare provider if you gain more than 10 pounds, or more …

Ascites - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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TB peritonitis is treated with anti-tuberculous medications, while pancreatic ascites and postoperative …

Malignant ascites: pathophysiology and treatment - PubMed

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Malignant ascites (MA) accompanies a variety of abdominal and extra-abdominal tumors. It is a primary cause of morbidity and raises several treatment challenges. MA has several …

Treatment of malignant ascites - PubMed

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The management of malignant ascites is a significant challenge in gastrointestinal medical oncology. Current treatment strategies include diuretic therapy, paracentesis, …

Guidelines for the Management of Malignant Ascites …

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If the patient is normotensive prior to procedure, ascites should be allowed to drain freely. In malignant ascites it is safe and effective to drain up to 5 litres over the first 4 hours …

Malignant Ascites: New Concepts in Pathophysiology, …

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Up to 25% of patients with cirrhosis (mostly those with cardiac cirrhosis) can have high protein levels in ascites, and 18% of malignant ascites can be low in protein levels by …

Ascites: What Is It, Causes, Appearance, …

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Most often, ascites affects people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Ascites is treated by decreasing dietary sodium and taking diuretic medications. In addition, …