Abstract
One hundred thirty-six totally implanted peritoneal catheter systems were placed in 130 patients. No complications occurred at catheter placement. A total of 629 courses of intraperitoneal therapy were administered. The average catheter has remained in place for 4.5 months (range 1-19 months). Seven catheters (5.1%) were removed for infection. An additional 7 catheters were removed because of blockage, for a total removal rate due to complications of 10.2%. Catheters were not used for drainage of the peritoneal cavity. The totally implanted peritoneal catheter system provides a reliable means for long-term access to the peritoneal cavity in patients with ovarian cancer.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 46-48 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Gynecologic Oncology |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1989 |
Keywords
- Antineoplastic Agents/administration & dosage
- Bacterial Infections/etiology
- Catheters, Indwelling/adverse effects
- Female
- Humans
- Ovarian Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Peritoneal Cavity
- Time Factors