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Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Management of Malignant Ascites: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Malignant ascites (MA) is a frequent cause of morbidity and poor quality of life (QOL) for many advanced cancer patients.It needs repeated paracentesis and is a cause of multiple hospital visits, procedure-related complications, and significant financial burden.Indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) is frequently used to drain recurrent malignant pleural effusions.Its use for peritoneal drainage has been scarcely reported and is beneficial for symptom management, avoiding the hazards and complications of multiple procedures.Here, we report the first case of indwelling peritoneal catheter (IPeC) insertion in Malaysia for palliation in a case of MA due to adenocarcinoma lung.

Source: Annals of Interventional Pulmonology

DOI: 10.5005/annalsofip-11045-0025

Authors: Sheetal Chaurasia, Kunghnishah Jayabalan, Chan Ping Kiat, Fazlina Ahmad, Arvindran Alaga

Institutions: Manipal Hospital, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7117569044

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