title: [Paracentesis with albumin and dextran treatment for advanced schistosomiasis ascites].
abstract: Forty-two cases of advanced schistosomiasis with massive ascites were treated with paracentesis and infusion of dextran and albumin. The effective rate was 100%. No abdominal wall hematoma, internal bleeding and visceral injury except 2 cases of mild abdominal congestion. In conclusion, there is a significant short-term effect with a repeated small amount of paracentesis and infusion of albumin and dextran for advanced schistosomiasis with massive ascites.
authors.affiliation: Yugan County Station ofSchistosomiasis Control, Jiangxi Province, Yugan 335100, China.
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ting-Fang
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000418:Albumins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001201:Ascites / Q000628:therapy*; D003911:Dextrans / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019152:Paracentesis; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000418:Albumins; D003911:Dextrans