Drainage of malignant ascites: patient selection and perspectives

Maciej Stukan Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Gdynia Oncology Center, Szpitale Wojewodzkie w Gdyni Sp. z o.o., Gdynia, Poland Abstract: Malignant ascites (MA) is a sign of advanced cancer and poor prognosis. MA can result in impairment in quality of life (QOL) and significant symptoms. As a supp...

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Main Author: Stukan M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2017-04-01
Series:Cancer Management and Research
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/drainage-of-malignant-ascites-patient-selection-and-perspectives-peer-reviewed-article-CMAR