Valor dos lípidos ascíticos e do gradiente sero-ascítico de albumina no diagnóstico diferencial das ascites.In order to compare its diagnostic value in the differentiation between malignant and hepatic ascites, we analysed the ascitic fluid concentrations of cholesterol (Ct) and triglycerides (Tg...
In addition, we compared the 5-year tumor-related mortality in patients with and without hypoalbuminemia. A total of 207 patients were reviewed (median follow-up: 81 months). In the overall multivariate analysis, survival curves were better in patients with normal albumin levels than in those ...
We used the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) to assess functional status and quality of life (0: asymptomatic, normal activity, 1: symptomatic, ambulatory, 2: bedridden <50% of the day, minimal assistance, 3: bedridden >50% of the day, assistance, 4: bedridden all day, severely ...