Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
Intraperitoneal administration of depot corticosteroids following an initial paracentesis reduces ascitic fluid formation and extends the interval between subsequent paracentesis sessions. This approach may effectively manage recurrent malignant ascites and enhance patients' quality of life.
Authors
- Nashid Islam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5059-2441)
- Jheelam Biswas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4977-6136)
- Salma Ahsan Khanam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9843-7811)
- Shima Rani Sarker
Institutions
- Bangladesh Medical University (BD)
- National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70024
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72