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The treatment of choice for pseudomyxoma peritoneai is surgical resection and removal of free mucus. Massive intra-abdominal reaccumulation of viscous mucus has usually been managed by repeat celiotomies. We characterized the mucus of one patient and showed large amounts of immunoglobulins and carcinoembryonic antigens. Intraperitoneal instillation of 5% dextrose and water made the mucus less viscous and easy to remove by paracentesis. The need for repeat celiotomies was obviated.
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