[Conservative treatment of pseudomyxoma peritonei].

Abstract

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a clinical entity characterized by gelatinous ascites. It is most often due to a mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix or ovary. These patients die frequently of bowel obstruction after multiple surgical procedures. A case of pseudomyxoma peritonei treated successfully with intraabdominal infusion of a 2.5% solution of dextrose is reported.

• Authors: M A Machado, J G Rodrigues, R M Laurino, A Garrido Júnior, H W Pinotti
• Journal: Revista do Hospital das Clinicas (Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo) 1993 Nov-Dec Vol. 48 Issue 6 Pg. 301-4 ISSN: 0041-8781 [Print] Brazil
• Vernacular Title: Tratamento conservador de pseudomixoma peritonial.
• PMID: 8029605 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Appendiceal Neoplasms (complications)
• Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous (complications)
• Humans
• Male
• Peritoneal Lavage
• Peritoneal Neoplasms (complications)
• Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (etiology, therapy)