Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series

ABSTRACT 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...

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Main Authors: Nashid Islam, Jheelam Biswas, Shima Rani Sarker, Salma Ahsan Khanam
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70024
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spelling doaj-art-7503089f08994b9798eff9392e182f032025-01-24T05:08:45ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042025-01-01131n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.70024Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case SeriesNashid Islam0Jheelam Biswas1Shima Rani Sarker2Salma Ahsan Khanam3Palliative Care Unit Bangladesh Cancer Society Hospital and Welfare Home Dhaka BangladeshIntensive Care Unit National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital Dhaka BangladeshDepartment of Palliative Medicine Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Dhaka BangladeshDepartment of Palliative Medicine Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Dhaka BangladeshABSTRACT 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.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70024ascitescancerintraperitoneal steroidparacentesistriamcinolone
spellingShingle Nashid Islam
Jheelam Biswas
Shima Rani Sarker
Salma Ahsan Khanam
Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
Clinical Case Reports
ascites
cancer
intraperitoneal steroid
paracentesis
triamcinolone
title Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
title_full Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
title_fullStr Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
title_full_unstemmed Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
title_short Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series
title_sort intraperitoneal steroid therapy for recurrent malignant ascites in advanced cancer patients a case series
topic ascites
cancer
intraperitoneal steroid
paracentesis
triamcinolone
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70024
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