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- Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the initial management of primary epithelial ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jan-2016
Ovarian cancer tends to be chemosensitive and confine itself to the surface of the peritoneal cavity for much of its natural history. These features have made it an obvious target for intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer is u
- Intraperitoneal local anaesthetic instillation versus no intraperitoneal local anaesthetic instillation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-2021
Pain is one of the important reasons for delayed discharge after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Use of intraperitoneal local anaesthetic for laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be a way of reducing pain. A previous version of this Cochrane Review found very l
- Intra-peritoneal prophylactic agents for preventing adhesions and adhesive intestinal obstruction after non-gynaecological abdominal surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
Intra-abdominal adhesions are common and challenge patients, surgeons and other healthcare providers. They are potentially preventable and several agents that act as barriers between adjacent peritoneal surfaces have been evaluated for prophylaxis. Effica
- Intra-pleural fibrinolytic therapy versus conservative management in the treatment of adult parapneumonic effusions and empyema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Mar-2009
Pleural effusions and empyema may complicate lower respiratory tract infections. Treatment of these collections of pus includes surgical drainage and the use of intra-pleural fibrinolysis to break down fibrin bands that may cause loculation.
- Intrarectal quinine versus intravenous or intramuscular quinine for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2008
In children with falciparum malaria, a proprietary quinine preparation (adjusted to make it less acidic) administered rectally may be easier to use and less painful than intramuscular or intravenous administration. However, rectal quinine may be less effe
- Intrathecal baclofen for treating spasticity in children with cerebral palsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2015
Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement and posture arising from a non-progressive lesion in the developing brain. Spasticity, a disorder of increased muscle tone, is the most common motor difficulty and is associated with activity limitation to varying
- Intratracheal Clara cell secretory protein (CCSP) administration in preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Apr-2011
Clara cell secretary protein (CCSP) is an immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory agent. CCSP is available synthetically as recombinant human Clara cell protein (rhCC10). It has been shown in animal models to reduce lung injury, improve pulmonary complian
- Intratympanic gentamicin for Ménière's disease or syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Mar-2011
Ménière's disease is characterised by three major symptoms: vertigo, deafness and tinnitus, which may be accompanied by aural fullness, all of which are discontinuous and variable in intensity. While discontinuous, these symptoms are synchronous. Intratym
- Intratympanic steroids for Ménière's disease or syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2011
Ménière's disease is a disorder characterised by hearing loss, tinnitus and disabling vertigo. The use of intratympanic steroids to reduce the severity of these symptoms has been gaining popularity.
- Intra-uterine insemination for unexplained subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2016
Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is a widely used fertility treatment for couples with unexplained subfertility. Although IUI is less invasive and less expensive thAppendixan in vitro fertilisation (IVF), the safety of IUI in combination with ovarian hype
- Intrauterine insemination versus fallopian tube sperm perfusion for non-tubal infertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2013
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common treatment for couples with subfertility that does not involve the fallopian tubes. It is used to bring the sperm close to the released oocyte. Another method of introducing sperm is fallopian tube sperm perfusio
- Intra-uterine insemination versus timed intercourse or expectant management for cervical hostility in subfertile couples
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
The postcoital test has poor diagnostic and prognostic characteristics. Nevertheless, some physicians believe it can identify scanty or abnormal mucus that might impair fertility. One way to avoid 'hostile' cervical mucus is intrauterine insemination. Wit
- Intravascular brachytherapy for peripheral vascular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jan-2014
Interventional treatment of arteries that are narrowed and obstructed by atherosclerosis involves either bypassing the blockage using a graft; widening the artery from the inside with a balloon, a procedure known as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (
- Intravenous alpha-1 antitrypsin augmentation therapy for treating patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and lung disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2011
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that can cause lung disease. People who smoke are more seriously affected and have a greater risk of dying from the disease.
- Intravenous aminophylline for acute severe asthma in children over two years receiving inhaled bronchodilators
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2009
Since the advent of inhaled ß2 -agonists, anticholinergic agents and glucocorticoids, the role of aminophylline in paediatric acute asthma has become less clear. There remains some consensus that it is beneficial in children with acute severe asthma, rece
- Intravenous antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2015
Cystic fibrosis is a multi-system disease characterised by the production of thick secretions causing recurrent pulmonary infection, often with unusual bacteria. Intravenous antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of acute deteriorations in symptom
- Intravenous beta2-agonists for acute asthma in the emergency department
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2012
Inhaled beta-agonist therapy is central to the management of acute asthma. The use of intravenous beta-agonist agents may also be beneficial in this setting.
- Intravenous beta2-agonists versus intravenous aminophylline for acute asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Nov-2012
Inhaled beta2-agonist therapy is central to the management of acute asthma. For rapid bronchodilation in severe cases, penetration of inhaled drug to the affected small conducting airway may be impeded, and the intravenous (IV) rather than inhaled adminis
- Intravenous dexamethasone for extubation of newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Nov-2008
Endotracheal tubes are foreign bodies that may injure the upper airway causing laryngeal edema. This in turn may result in failure of extubation in preterm infants. Corticosteroids have been used prophylactically to reduce upper airway obstruction and fac
- Intravenous fluids for abdominal aortic surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Oct-2009
Surgery on the abdominal aorta to treat aneurysms or occlusive disease is a major undertaking which requires intensive physiological support and fluid management. Blood products are often used but the main fluid replacement is with crystalloids or colloid
