A case with malignant pleural effusion treated by pleuroperitoneal shunt which enable shift to palliative home care
10.2512/jspm.3.326
- VernacularTitle:胸腔‐腹腔シャント造設が在宅移行に有効であったがん性胸水の１例
- Author:
Takatoyo Kambayashi
;
Ichiro Kawashima
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
malignant pleural effusion;
pleuroperitoneal shunt;
palliative home care
- From:Palliative Care Research
2008;3(2):326-330
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Repeated needle thoracocentesis, tube thoracotomy, or pleurodesis are generally performed as a palliative treatment for malignant pleural effusion. However, these methods have an unsatisfactory success rate, require lengthy hospital stays, and induce pain and various inconvenience accompanying frequent treatment or catheterization, indicating unsatisfactory palliative care. Here, we experienced a case of malignant pleural effusion treated by pleuroperitoneal shunt. The patient was suffering from lung cancer in his eighties. Although the patient wished to be treated at home, uncontrollable pleural effusion forced him to remain in the hospital. By inserting Denver pleuroperitoneal shunt (Denver Biomaterials, Inc., Denver, CO, USA), he could return home. This method may be an effective treatment option in palliative care, particularly palliative home care, for patients with malignant pleural effusions. Palliat Care Res 2008; 3(2): 326-330
