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
Schlagworte:	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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