title: A modified technique for insertion of intraperitoneal port for chemotherapy.
abstract: The clinical and pharmacological rationale of using intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy has been demonstrated in randomized clinical trials. However, IP chemotherapy is often discontinued secondary to catheter-related complications such as blockage, leakage, infection, and access difficulties. An effective method that provides a reliable access to the IP cavity is needed. In this report, we describe a novel technique of IP port placement that may prevent access problems and decrease patient discomfort.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305-5317, USA.
authors.forename: Wen-Shiung
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Liou
authors.forename: Nelson N H
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Teng
authors.forename: John K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents