Comparison of percutaneous management techniques for recurrent malignant ascites.
The Pleurx subcutaneous tunneled catheter is approved for repeated, long-term drainage of malignant pleural effusions; however, there is limited literature describing its use in malignant ascites. The authors compared the safety and efficacy of two percutaneous drainage methods: large volume paracentesis and Pleurx catheter placement over a 41-month period. The Pleurx catheter provided effective palliation with a complication rate similar to that for large volume paracentesis, while preventing the need for frequent trips to the hospital for repeated percutaneous drainage.
Rosenberg
Stefanie
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Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, USA.
Courtney
Angi
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Nemcek
Albert A
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Omary
Reed A
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001201:Ascites / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome