Pseudomyxoma peritonei: possible prevention of mucinous ascites by peritoneal lavage.

Abstract

Combined use of intraperitoneal lavage with dextrose 5% and water and an aggressive surgical approach has thus far successfully prevented reaccumulation of pseudomyxoma peritonei originating from bilateral ovarian mucinous cystadenoma associated with multiple peritoneal implants. Three and a half years after treatment the patient remains without clinical or ultrasonographic evidence of recurrence.

• Authors: M S Piver, S B Lele, B Patsner
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 64 Issue 3 Suppl Pg. 95S-96S (Sep 1984) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6472756 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Expectorants
• Mucins

Topics

• Ascites (etiology, prevention & control)
• Ascitic Fluid (metabolism)
• Expectorants (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Laparotomy
• Mucins (metabolism)
• Mucus (metabolism)
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Peritoneal Neoplasms (complications, therapy)