Peritoneal and Pleural Ports for Management of Refractory Ascites and Pleural Effusions: Assessment of Impact on Patient Quality of Life and Hospice/Home Nursing Care

Abstract

Peritoneal and pleural ports offer a convenient and relatively safe alternative to frequent paracenteses/thoracenteses in the management of refractory ascites and pleural effusions. This approach can improve the QOL for patients with end-stage disease.