Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Dec 26;13(1):e70024. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70024. eCollection 2025 Jan.

Abstract

Intraperitoneal administration of depot corticosteroids following an initial paracentesis reduces ascitic fluid formation and extends the interval between subsequent paracentesis sessions. This approach may effectively manage recurrent malignant ascites and enhance patients' quality of life.

Keywords: ascites; cancer; intraperitoneal steroid; paracentesis; triamcinolone.