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16434188

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-3-10
pubmed:abstractText
A guideline on the management of symptomatic malignant ascites by abdominal paracentesis, diuretics and peritoneovenous shunting, based on a systematic review of the literature is presented. Thirty-two relevant studies were identified. None were randomized control trials, one was a non-randomized open controlled trial, five were cohort studies or prospective uncontrolled trials, 26 studies were non-analytic studies like case series. Although paracentesis, diuretics and shunting are commonly used procedures, the evidence is weak. Available data show good, although temporary effect of paracentesis on symptom relief. Fluid withdrawal speed and concurrent intravenous hydration is not sufficiently studied. Peritoneovenous shunts can control ascites in patients with malignant ascites, but have to be balanced by the potential risks of this procedure. The available data about diuretics in treatment of malignant ascites are controversial. The use of diuretics therefore should be considered in all patients, but has to be evaluated individually.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0959-8049
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
42
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
589-97
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-6-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Malignant ascites: systematic review and guideline for treatment.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, D-79106 Freiburg, Germany. becker@med1.ukl.uni-freiburg.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Practice Guideline