Long-term access to the peritoneal cavity in ovarian cancer patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Rubin, S. C.; Hoskins, W. J.; Markman, M.; Hakes, T.; Lewis, J. L. Jr |
| Article Title: | Long-term access to the peritoneal cavity in ovarian cancer patients |
| 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. © 1989. |
| Keywords: | major clinical study; antineoplastic agents; ovarian neoplasms; ovary cancer; time factors; long term care; bacterial infections; catheters, indwelling; peritoneal cavity; intraperitoneal drug administration; human; female; priority journal; support, non-u.s. gov't |
| Journal Title: | Gynecologic Oncology |
| Volume: | 33 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0090-8258 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1989-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 46 |
| End Page: | 48 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0090-8258(89)90601-x |
| PUBMED: | 2703166 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Source: Scopus |
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