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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-11-7
pubmed:abstractText
To assess the feasibility of peritoneal ports for management of patients with cirrhotic refractory ascites, 10 ports were placed in nine patients for frequent outpatient paracentesis. Retrospective review and telephone interviews were used to assess port performance. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed a median duration of port patency of 255 days. In 1,557 port days, four access problems prompted further interventional evaluation. Three cases of bacterial peritonitis and one catheter obstruction developed. The use of subcutaneous venous access ports to allow control of ascites by nursing personnel is a promising alternative for management of patients with refractory ascites. Additional studies are needed to determine long-term effectiveness and safety.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
1051-0443
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1343-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Use of subcutaneous venous access ports to treat refractory ascites.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Radiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998, USA. drosenblum@metrohealth.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article