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 ...

Quantitative data concerning rate of absorption of water and electrolytes from the peritoneal cavity are available only from studies utilizing small volumes of fluid in laboratory animals.

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

A guidewire introducer needle is inserted percutaneously into the peritoneal cavity and ascitic fluid is aspirated. A guidewire is then inserted through the introducer and into the peritoneal cavity.

Peritoneal cancer can spread quickly because the peritoneum is rich in lymph and blood through which it can travel. Recurrence after treatment is common with peritoneal cancer.

The peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, is frequently involved in advanced-stage cancers, including gastric, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. For gastric cancer, the peritoneum ...

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

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

Hemoperitoneum, sometimes also called intra-abdominal hemorrhage or intraperitoneal hemorrhage, is a type of internal bleeding in which blood gathers in your peritoneal cavity. This is the space ...

Without treatment, it will take over the peritoneal cavity. It can press on the bowel and other organs. This condition develops very slowly. It might be years before you have any symptoms of this type ...