Gene transfer into the peritoneal cavity by nonviral methods may provide an effective therapeutic approach for peritoneal diseases. Herein, we investigated the feasibility and the effectiveness of ...

Absorption of water and electrolytes from the peritoneal cavity has also been demonstrated in human beings. 5,6,13 Dehydrated children absorb up to 500 ml. of physiologic saline solution in less ...

Drug delivery systems can alter drug clearance from the peritoneal cavity and drug toxicity profiles. For example, IP injection of cisplatin-loaded polymeric microspheres (100–200 µm, which ...

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by instilling fluid, called dialysate, into the peritoneal cavity. The fluid is allowed to dwell for a defined period, after which it is drained and fresh fluid is ...

Peritoneal cancer affects the peritoneal cavity. Doctors will use various imaging methods and more invasive procedures for a diagnosis. Learn more here.

Peritoneal cancer is difficult to treat and has a poor survival prognosis. But a new and effective nanomedicine delivery system is offering some hope.

Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer.It develops in a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen.It also covers the uterus, bladder, and rectum.Made of epithelial cells, this structure is called ...

Peritoneal cancer invades the serous membrane lining and organs of the peritoneal cavity. PPC is rare, and is more common in females.

Prognostic significance of free peritoneal tumor cells in the peritoneal cavity before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with gastric cancer undergoing a potentially curative resection..

2.2 The PeritX peritoneal catheter is made of silicone and is 71 cm in length and 5.12 mm (15.5 Fr) in diameter. The distal end of the catheter has several side holes and is placed in the peritoneal ...

A guidewire is then inserted through the introducer and into the peritoneal cavity. A fenestrated drainage catheter is tunnelled subcutaneously from a second incision away from the guidewire insertion ...