Management of malignant pleural effusion and ascites by a triple access multi perforated large diameter catheter port system

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pleural or peritoneal effusions (ascites) are frequent in terminal stage malignancies. Medical management may be hazardous.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A 60-year-old man with metastatic malignant melanoma presented...

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Main Authors: Hagen Monica E, Dietrich Pierre-Yves, Bouclier Brigitte, Myers Patrick O, De Sousa Sandra, Inan Ihsan, Morel Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/85