Zheng YZ, Wang D, Chen DL, Wu RP, Yang L, Yu ED, Zheng CZ, Li ZS. Transgastric endoscopic peritoneoscopy and biopsy for causal diagnosis of ascites: report of 3 cases.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2010;
18:2816-2821. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v18.i26.2816]
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Abstract
AIM: To evaluate the application of transgastric endoscopic peritoneoscopy and biopsy to the causal diagnosis of ascites.
METHODS: Three patients with ascites of unknown origin after routine examinations underwent transgastric endoscopic peritoneoscopy and biopsy for causal diagnosis of ascites.
RESULTS: A definite diagnosis was achieved in all the three patients. They were diagnosed with metastatic peritoneal adenocarcinoma, mucinous borderline tumor and tuberculous peritonitis, respectively. No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred.
CONCLUSION: Transgastric endoscopic peritoneoscopy is a safe and feasible method for causal diagnosis of ascites.
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