The accumulation of fluid in the abdomen is a common and distressing condition in oncology patients. At the Advanced Oncology Institute (IVOQA) at Viamed Santa Elena University Hospital, we address this symptom through cutting-edge local treatments designed to restore comfort and improve our patients\u2019 quality of life.<\/p>\n
Ascites in cancer patients is the abnormal buildup of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, the space surrounding the organs inside the abdomen.<\/p>\n
This condition typically develops during advanced stages of cancer and is commonly associated with symptoms such as significant abdominal swelling, a feeling of heaviness, discomfort, and pain.<\/p>\n
The main cause of malignant ascites is peritoneal carcinomatosis<\/a>, a condition in which cancer cells spread throughout the tissue lining the abdominal cavity.<\/p>\n This process most frequently originates from tumors located in:<\/p>\n As malignant cells spread across the peritoneal membrane, they irritate the tissue and block the abdomen\u2019s natural lymphatic drainage system. As a result, the body produces more fluid than it can reabsorb, leading to ascites.<\/p>\n Traditionally, ascites management was limited to repeated fluid drainage procedures (paracentesis) or conventional intravenous chemotherapy. Today, IVOQA offers a far more effective alternative that directly targets the root cause of the problem through Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC).<\/a><\/p>\n By directly targeting and controlling the tumor implants responsible for irritating the abdominal cavity, these treatments can dramatically reduce the production of ascitic fluid.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Request an Expert Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n If you or a loved one would like a second medical opinion regarding advanced management of ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis, you can contact Dr. Delia Cort\u00e9s-Guiral\u2019s team at IVOQA through our standard appointment channels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Advanced Treatments: A Paradigm Shift with PIPAC and ePIPAC<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ascites Treatment<\/h2>\n