Cytological evaluation of the peritoneal fluid showed that it predominantly consisted of lymphocytes, macrophages, and reactive mesothelial cells; few neutrophils were present in the fluid (Fig.

have identified peritoneal dialysate white blood cell count as an accurate early predictor of treatment outcome. Several factors were predictive of treatment failure, including diabetes ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Peritoneal washing (abdominopelvic washing) is a procedure used to diagnose whether ...

"This is the first time researchers have been able to indirectly target ovarian cancer cells in peritoneal fluid by inducing an immune reaction, in preclinical models," said Zhang. "We look ...