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Fukunaga S, Egawa M, Ito T, Tanabe K. Occurrence of fever in cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy is not related to the primary disease or nature of ascites. J Artif Organs 2024; 27:138-145. [PMID: 37178240 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-023-01402-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is a treatment for refractory ascites wherein filtered and concentrated ascitic fluid is reinfused. Although fever is one of the side effects of CART, its cause is not clear. Patients who underwent at least one CART session between June 2011 and May 2021 at our medical center were retrospectively enrolled in the study. They were classified according to the primary disease and nature of ascites. Ninety patients were included in this study. Increase in body temperature (BT) after CART was observed, regardless of the primary disease and nature of ascites. The difference in temperature before and after CART did not differ based on the primary disease [cancerous (including hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer) and non-cancerous] and nature of ascites. Elevated BT and fever after CART are not related to the primary disease and nature of the ascites.
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- Shohei Fukunaga
- Division of Nephrology, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo City, Shimane, Japan.
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- Division of Nephrology, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo City, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo City, Shimane, Japan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo City, Shimane, Japan
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Geng Z, Pan X, Xu J, Jia X. Friend and foe: the regulation network of ascites components in ovarian cancer progression. J Cell Commun Signal 2023; 17:391-407. [PMID: 36227507 PMCID: PMC10409702 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-022-00698-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) and its complex role in cancer progression have been hotspots of cancer research in recent years. Ascites, which occurs frequently in patients with ovarian cancer especially in advanced stages, represents a unique TME. Malignant ascites contains abundant cellular and acellular components that play important roles in tumorigenesis, growth, metastasis, and chemoresistance of ovarian cancer through complex molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways. As a valuable liquid biopsy sample, ascites fluid is also of great significance for the prognostic analysis of ovarian cancer. The components of ovarian cancer ascites are generally considered to comprise tumor-promoting factors; however, in recent years studies have found that ascites also contains tumor-suppressing factors, raising new perspectives on interactions between ascites and tumors. Malignant ascites directly constitutes the ovarian cancer microenvironment, therefore, the study of its components will aid in the development of new therapeutic strategies. This article reviews the current research on tumor-promoting and tumor-suppressing factors and molecular mechanisms of their actions in ovarian cancer-derived ascites and therapeutic strategies targeting ascites, which may provide references for the development of novel therapeutic targets for ovarian cancer in the future.
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- Zhe Geng
- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, 123 Mochou Rd, Nanjing, 210004, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, 123 Mochou Rd, Nanjing, 210004, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, 123 Mochou Rd, Nanjing, 210004, China.
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- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, 123 Mochou Rd, Nanjing, 210004, China.
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Sone K, Taguchi A, Kawata A, Eguchi S, Miyamoto Y, Tanikawa M, Uchino-Mori M, Iriyama T, Tsuruga T, Osuga Y. Transiently elevated D-dimer levels post-concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy cannot be used to predict deep vein thrombosis-pulmonary embolism. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2022; 48:817-823. [PMID: 35075741 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is useful for treating malignant ascites. We have previously experienced cases with no DVT-PE despite a marked elevation in D-dimer post-CART. In this study, we assessed the changes in the D-dimer levels in patients who received CART and investigated the association between elevated D-dimer levels and occurrence of DVT-PE. METHODS We performed an observational retrospective analysis of patients with gynecological malignancies treated with CART between March 2018 and April 2021. The selected patients had their D-dimer levels measured before and post-CART. The presence or absence of clinical DVT-PE findings was then examined, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography was performed using a DVT protocol in some cases. RESULTS Eleven patients received 17 CART procedures in this study. Patients of 16 procedures (94.1%) showed a significant elevation in D-dimer levels on day 1 post-CART. Changes in D-dimer levels were monitored in these patients of 16 procedures. In all 16 cases, the D-dimer levels decreased after day 2 post-CART. Only one patient, who presented with respiratory failure, out of the patients of 16 procedures (6.2%) with elevated D-dimer levels on day 1 had PE. CONCLUSIONS D-dimer elevation after CART is likely to be transient and a false-positive. None of the patients in this study had PE if they were asymptomatic after CART, there is no need to strongly suspect PE only by D-dimer elevation. In conclusion, D-dimer measurement immediately post-CART is not helpful in predicting the diagnosis of DVT-PE.
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- Kenbun Sone
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Chen H, Ishihara M, Horita N, Tanzawa S, Kazahari H, Ochiai R, Sakamoto T, Honda T, Ichikawa Y, Watanabe K, Seki N. Effectiveness of Cell-Free and Concentrated Ascites Reinfusion Therapy in the Treatment of Malignancy-Related Ascites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13194873. [PMID: 34638357 PMCID: PMC8508032 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13194873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) was a safe and effective palliative therapy in malignancy-related ascites. Abdominal distension, dyspnea, and fatigue were alleviated significantly after CART. The mean time to the next paracentesis was 20.7 days. In total, 17% of patients had improved performance status after CART. Abstract Background: Malignancy-related ascites (MRA) is one of the symptoms causing discomfort in advanced cancer patients. Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is one of the palliative treatments widely conducted in Japan only. Methods: A systematic review following a meta-analysis of CART was performed. The efficiency and adverse events were evaluated. Results: A total of 2567 patients and 6013 procedures of CART were identified in this study. The mean volume of MRA collected was 4.29 (95% confidence interval (CI) 3.47–5.11) L, and the volume reinfused after concentrating was 0.49 (95% CI 0.39–0.60) L. A total of 86.1 (95% CI 77.1–95.2) g protein and 42.9 (95% CI 36.0–50.0) g albumin was reinfused. The mean time to the next paracentesis was 20.7 (95% CI 15.6–25.8) days. The body weight was reduced by 3.38 (95% CI 1.90–4.86; p < 0.01) kg, and abdominal circumference was reduced by 7.86 (95% CI 6.58–9.14; p < 0.001) cm. Serum albumin increased an average of 0.14 (95% CI −0.01–0.28; p = 0.07) mg/dL the day after CART. Abdominal distension, dyspnea, and fatigue were alleviated by 6.0 (95% CI 5.59–6.51), 2.66 (95% CI 2.05–3.28), and 2.64 (95% CI 1.86–3.42) points using a numerical rating scale system ranging from 0 to 10. Overall, 17% (95% CI 0.03–0.31%) of patients had improved performance status after CART. Significant body temperature elevation was observed, at an average of 0.4 °C (95% CI 0.18–0.62 °C). Conclusions: CART might be a safe and effective palliative therapy in MRA and further clinical trials are necessary.
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- Hao Chen
- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Pulmonology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan;
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan; (H.C.); (M.I.); (S.T.); (H.K.); (R.O.); (T.S.); (T.H.); (Y.I.); (K.W.)
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Okahisa T, Sogabe M, Nakagawa T, Tanaka K, Tomonari T, Taniguchi T, Takahashi A, Kinouchi Y, Nishioka J, Igata N, Yanagawa H, Komatsu T, Ohnishi Y, Fukuhara M, Ishikawa M, Shibata H, Shinomiya H, Nakasono M, Kishi F, Komai K, Tatsuki Y, Murashima T, Deguchi Y, Aramaki H, Fukumitsu H, Takayama T. Development of a novel automatic ascites filtration and concentration equipment with multi-ring-type roller pump units for cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy. Artif Organs 2020; 44:856-872. [PMID: 32187379 PMCID: PMC7496092 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cell‐free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is an effective therapy for refractory ascites. However, CART is difficult to perform as ascites filtration and concentration is a complicated procedure. Moreover, the procedure requires the constant assistance of a clinical engineer or/and the use of an expensive equipment for the multi‐purpose blood processing. Therefore, we developed a CART specialized equipment (mobility CART [M‐CART]) that could be used safely with various safety measures and automatic functions such as automatic washing of clogged filtration filter and self‐regulation of the concentration ratio. Downsizing, lightning of the weight, and automatic processing in M‐CART required the use of newly developed multi‐ring‐type roller pump units. This equipment was approved under Japanese regulations in 2018. In performing 41 sessions of CART (for malignant ascites, 22 sessions; and hepatic ascites, 19 sessions) using this equipment in 17 patients, no serious adverse event occurred. An average of 4494 g of ascites was collected and the total amount of ascites was processed in all the sessions without any trouble. The mean weight of the processed ascites was 560 g and the mean concentration ratio was 8.0. The ascites were processed at a flow rate of 50 mL/min. The mean ascites processing time was 112.5 minutes and a 106.5‐minutes (95.2%) ascites processing was performed automatically. The operator responded to alarms or support information 3.2 times on average (3.1 minutes, 2.1% of ascites processing time). Human errors related to ascites processing were detected by M‐CART at 0.4 times per session on average and were appropriately addressed by the operator. The frequencies of automatic washing of clogged filtration filter and self‐regulation of the concentration ratio were 31.7% and 53.7%, respectively. The mean recovery rates (recovery dose) of protein, albumin, and immunoglobulin G were 72.9%, 72.9%, and 71.2% (65.9 g, 34.9 g, and 13.2 g), respectively. Steroids were administered in 92.7% of the sessions to prevent fever and the mean increase in body temperature was 0.53°C. M‐CART is a compact and lightweight automatic CART specialized equipment that can safely and easily process a large quantity of ascites without the constant assistance of an operator.
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- Toshiya Okahisa
- Department of General Medicine and Community Health Science, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine and Community Health Science, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Nursing Dietetics Department, The University of Shimane, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Environment and Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Institute of Socio Techno Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Course of Medical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Student Lab, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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- Clinical Trial Center for Developmental Therapeutics, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Division of Clinical Technology, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Engineering, Division of Clinical Technology, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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- Dialysis Center, Shikoku Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Shikokuchuo, Japan
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- Dialysis Center, Shikoku Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Shikokuchuo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokushima Prefectural Central Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yoshinogawa Medical Center, Yoshinogawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tsurugi Municipal Handa Hospital, Tsurugi, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tokushima Municipal Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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- Medical Device Business Division, Takatori Corporation, Kashihara, Japan
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- Medical Device Business Division, Takatori Corporation, Kashihara, Japan
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- Medical Device Business Division, Takatori Corporation, Kashihara, Japan
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- Medical Device Business Division, Takatori Corporation, Kashihara, Japan
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- Medical Device Business Division, Takatori Corporation, Kashihara, Japan
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- Medical Device Business Division, Takatori Corporation, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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Shimizu Y, Kajiyama H, Yoshida K, Tamauchi S, Nakanishi T, Kikkawa F. The usefulness of bevacizumab for relief from symptomatic malignant ascites in patients with heavily treated recurrent ovarian cancer. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2019; 45:2435-2439. [PMID: 31468618 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIM Accumulation of ascites fluid is a major obstacle in the late phase of epithelial ovarian cancer. However, there is no consensus on a specific treatment for malignant ascites. The present study evaluated the clinical benefit of half-dose bevacizumab therapy (7.5 mg/kg every 3-4 weeks). METHODS This was a single-arm interventional study performed at Aichi Cancer Center Hospital. Four patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer and symptomatic malignant ascites were no longer considered candidates for standard chemotherapy. As a palliative approach, half-dose bevacizumab therapy (7.5 mg/kg every 3-4 weeks) was used with informed consent. The clinical data of these patients were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS All patients had been heavily pretreated and showed progressive disease. Thus, standard chemotherapy was no longer feasible, and palliative paracentesis for malignant ascites was clinically needed. Among the four patients, three did not require additional paracentesis after bevacizumab therapy, and there were no adverse events. One patient needed paracentesis owing to lymphorrhea. CONCLUSION The use of bevacizumab therapy as a palliative approach for malignant ascites might be an option in patients with terminal-stage ovarian cancer. However, further evaluation is needed with regard to the possibility of severe side effects and medical expenses.
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- Yusuke Shimizu
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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Yamada Y, Inui K, Hara Y, Fuji K, Sonoda K, Hashimoto K, Kamijo Y. Verification of serum albumin elevating effect of cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy for ascites patients: a retrospective controlled cohort study. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10195. [PMID: 31308465 PMCID: PMC6629637 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46774-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is frequently used to treat refractory ascites in Japan. However, its efficacy remains unclear. This controlled cohort study verified the serum albumin elevating effect of CART by comparisons with simple paracentesis. Ascites patients receiving CART (N = 88) or paracentesis (N = 108) at our hospital were assessed for the primary outcome of change in serum albumin level within 3 days before and after treatment. A significantly larger volume of ascites was drained in the CART group. The change in serum albumin level was +0.08 ± 0.25 g/dL in the CART group and −0.10 ± 0.30 g/dL in the paracentesis group (P < 0.001). The CART – paracentesis difference was +0.26 g/dL (95%CI +0.18 to +0.33, P < 0.001) after adjusting for potential confounders by multivariate analysis. The adjusted difference increased with drainage volume. In the CART group, serum total protein, dietary intake, and urine volume were significantly increased, while hemoglobin and body weight was significantly decreased, versus paracentesis. More frequent adverse events, particularly fever, were recorded for CART, although the period until re-drainage was significantly longer. This study is the first demonstrating that CART can significantly increase serum albumin level as compared with simple paracentesis. CART represents a useful strategy to manage patients requiring ascites drainage.
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- Yosuke Yamada
- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan.
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