Permanent indwelling peritoneal access device for the management of malignant ascites

The case presented demonstrates an alternative management approach for malignant ascites. A permanent indwelling peritoneal port for at-home, small-volume paracentesis, provided palliative therapy for a patient who had malignant ascites secondary to breast cancer. The device allowed paracentesis wit...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1994-09, Vol.17 (5), p.292-294
Main Authors: SABATELLI, F. W, GLASSMAN, M. L, KERNS, S. R, HAWKINS, I. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ascites - diagnostic imaging
Ascites - etiology
Ascites - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Catheters, Indwelling
Diseases of the digestive system
Drainage - instrumentation
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Palliative Care
Peritoneal Cavity
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The case presented demonstrates an alternative management approach for malignant ascites. A permanent indwelling peritoneal port for at-home, small-volume paracentesis, provided palliative therapy for a patient who had malignant ascites secondary to breast cancer. The device allowed paracentesis without the risk of repetitive peritoneal puncture or diuretic therapy.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/BF00192454