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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  1. William Hoskins
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  2. Thomas B Hakes
    115 Hakes
  3. John   Lewis
    132 Lewis
  4. Maurie Markman
    124 Markman
  5. Stephen C. Rubin
    112 Rubin