MANAGEMENT OF SYMPTOMATIC MALIGNANT ASCITES WITH DIURETICS - 2 CASE-REPORTS AND A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

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作者
SHARMA, S [1 ]
WALSH, D [1 ]
机构
[1] CLEVELAND CLIN FDN,DEPT MED HEMATOL ONCOL,PALLIAT CARE PROGRAM T33,CLEVELAND,OH 44195
关键词
MALIGNANT ASCITES; DIURETICS; ADVANCED CANCER;
D O I
10.1016/0885-3924(94)00129-9
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Malignant ascites is a common complication of advanced cancer. It is associated with distressing symptoms and poor prognosis. Treatment may be aimed at the underlying cancer but is rarely successful. Therapeutic success for the available symptomatic treatment options for ascites is often limited. Control of symptomatic malignant ascites is possible with the use of diuretics in selected patients, is well tolerated, and should be tried first.
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页码:237 / 242
页数:6
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