Intractable malignant ascites: an alternative management option

Intractable malignant ascites: an alternative management option

Recurrent malignant ascites is a common management problem in oncology and palliative care. 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.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of palliative medicine 2011-02, Vol.14 (2), p.251-253
Hauptverfasser: Mullard, Anna P, Bishop, Jill M, Jibani, Mahdi
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Aged
Ascites - etiology
Ascites - physiopathology
Ascites - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Catheters, Indwelling
Drainage - instrumentation
Female
Humans
Palliative Care
Quality of Life
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Zusammenfassung:Recurrent malignant ascites is a common management problem in oncology and palliative care. 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.
ISSN:1096-6218
1557-7740
DOI:10.1089/jpm.2010.0196