title: Intractable malignant ascites: an alternative management option.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Recurrent malignant ascites is a common management problem in oncology and palliative care.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Here, we describe a case of malignant ascites managed by insertion of a Tenckhoff Catheter (TC), which resulted in successful symptomatic control and improvement in quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Alaw Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd. Anna.mullard@wales.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Anna P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Mullard
authors.forename: Jill M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: Mahdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jibani
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D011788:Quality of Life