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Cell‐free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy had lower mortality and in‐hospital costs than paracentesis in metastatic cancer, particularly in males, patients with serum albumin ≤ 2.5 g/dL, and those with non‐gastrointestinal cancer. ABSTRACT Background Paracentesis temporarily relieves malignant ascites but causes hypoalbuminemia.
Yuki Hashimoto +2 more
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Chylous ascites is a form of ascites resulting from the leakage of lymph into the peritoneal cavity, which is particularly rare in children, most common etiology being an iatrogenic injury to lymphatics during surgery.
Zainab A Vora +3 more
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Insights Into Congenital Lymphatic Anomalies Underlying Fetal Effusions
ABSTRACT Objective We describe a series of pregnancies with autosomal dominant lymphedema and generalized lymphatic dysplasia in the fetus diagnosed with prenatal exome or genome sequencing. We focus on specific syndromes, fetal features, and parental symptoms to deepen our understanding of congenital lymphatic anomalies.
Sara G. Vargo +4 more
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A case of primary chylous ascites resolved within 4 months by exclusive breast-feeding
Chylous ascites is a rare disease in infancy. A two-month-old male infant was admitted to the Department of Pediatrics with chylous ascites. No cause was found throughout the investigation period.
Z Kurugöl, O Coğulu, K Kavakli
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Pericardial and pleural effusions associated with sirolimus and discussion of possible mechanisms [PDF]
Sirolimus, a mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, is an increasingly used immunosuppressant in solid-organ transplantation. There are an increasing number of reports of unusual oedematous adverse effects associated with this drug, including ...
Almeida, M. +6 more
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Review of the literature and description of a case of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis requiring home parenteral nutrition [PDF]
We present a case of a 48 year old HIV patient, who had recurrent episodes of ascites since 2007. His history includes ischaemic heart disease, for which he was treated with atenolol from 2005 to 2007, and Type 2 diabetes; he was later started on ...
Al-Sulttan, FM +4 more
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Comparison of Insertion Difficulties and Performance of Thoracoamniotic Shunts for Fetal Hydrothorax
ABSTRACT Objective This study compared insertion difficulties, shunt failure, reintervention rates, maternal adverse events, and neonatal outcomes among different shunt types used in fetal hydrothorax. Method A retrospective multicenter cohort study (2012–2022) was conducted across 12 international centers.
Tess T. Treurniet +26 more
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Esophagectomy and esophageal reconstruction are commonly chosen as surgical options for esophageal cancer. However, prolonged untreated chyle leakage is associated with a poor prognosis.
Jiyoun Park +3 more
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Background Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare and progressive disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle–like cells leading to diffuse cystic destruction of the lung parenchyma and respiratory compromise, predominantly affecting young women. Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH), a rare disorder characterized by
Fabio Varon-Vega +7 more
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