Transient edema after intraperitoneal instillation of 32% dextran 70. A report of five cases.
Complications occurred after the intraperitoneal instillation of 32% dextran 70. The most common one was vulvar edema (2%). Leg edema in conjunction with vulvar edema and right pleural effusion were also reported. These complications, however, were not serious and resolved spontaneously in several days.
D000328:Adult; D003911:Dextrans / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007322:Instillation, Drug; D007813:Laparotomy; D007866:Leg; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000139:chemically induced; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced
D003911:Dextrans