We present a new approach utilising VATS and a Port-system (Medi-Port MP-GS9; IAP-HMP) that allows home management of pericardial effusion in patients with advanced malignancy and recurrent effusion. All patients underwent thoracoscopic pericardial window under general anaesthesia. On completion of this procedure a Port-system was permanently implanted with the reservoir body placed in a subcutaneous pocket and the outlet catheter inserted into the pleural cavity which allows aspiration of the effusion at home, on becoming symptomatic. Copyright © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.

The management of malignant pericardial effusions using permanently implanted devices

Melfi, Franca M. A;Angeletti, Carlo Alberto
2002-01-01

Abstract

We present a new approach utilising VATS and a Port-system (Medi-Port MP-GS9; IAP-HMP) that allows home management of pericardial effusion in patients with advanced malignancy and recurrent effusion. All patients underwent thoracoscopic pericardial window under general anaesthesia. On completion of this procedure a Port-system was permanently implanted with the reservoir body placed in a subcutaneous pocket and the outlet catheter inserted into the pleural cavity which allows aspiration of the effusion at home, on becoming symptomatic. Copyright © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.
2002
Melfi, Franca M. A; Menconi, Gian Franco; Chella, Antonio; Angeletti, Carlo Alberto
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