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Ascites
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Abstract
Ascites may occur in about 15–50% of patients with cancer. This article presents causes, pathophysiology and diagnosis of ascites and gives an overview of methods which are used to treat patients.
Abstract
Ascites may occur in about 15–50% of patients with cancer. This article presents causes, pathophysiology and diagnosis of ascites and gives an overview of methods which are used to treat patients.
Keywords
ascites; diuretic therapy; paracentesis; intraperitoneal therapy; peritoneovenous shunting
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Ascites
Journal
Advances in Palliative Medicine
Issue
Vol 2, No 2 (2003): Polish Palliative Medicine
Pages
105-109
Published online
2003-02-05
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Bibliographic record
Advances in Palliative Medicine 2003;2(2):105-109.
Keywords
ascites
diuretic therapy
paracentesis
intraperitoneal therapy
peritoneovenous shunting
Authors
Joanna Terlikiewicz
Leszek Marciniak