Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Dec 2008
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialProspective evaluation of the PleurX catheter when used to treat recurrent ascites associated with malignancy.
To prospectively assess the safety of the PleurX catheter in the management of recurrent ascites in patients with advanced abdominal malignancy and the consequent quality of life among these patients. ⋯ In terminally ill patients, PleurX catheter use resulted in improvement of ascites-related discomfort and was associated with low rates of serious adverse clinical events and catheter failure.