Use of the Veress needle for instillation of intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
The Veress needle was used for instillation of short-term cisplatin-based intraperitoneal chemotherapy in ovarian carcinoma patients who, after completion of systemic postoperative chemotherapy, were clinically in complete remission. A total of 87 instillations were done in 32 patients. Only two not severe complications were encountered. The Veress needle is a safe, convenient, and inexpensive access device especially for short-term intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Menczer
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007322:Instillation, Drug; D009339:Needles; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D010537:Peritoneum
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents