Drainage and treatment of 12 cases with lung cancer hydropericardium by puncturing the pericardum and inserting central venous catheter into pericardial cavity
- VernacularTitle:经皮穿刺心包腔内置管负压引流治疗12例肺癌心包腔积液
- Author:
Tao ZHANG
;
Biyao SONG
;
Ying WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lung cancer;
pericardial effusion;
drainage
- From:
China Oncology
1998;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose:To study the effectiveness of inserting central venous catheter was inserted into pericardial cavity for the drainage and treatment of lung cancer hydropericardium. Methods:A central venous catheter into pericardial cavity by pericardial puncture and continuous drainage, then chemotherapeutic agents were administered. Results:Among twelve patients, complete response was seen in 4 cases and partial response in 7, no cardiostenosis and sinus appeared. Conclusions:This method is convenient, effective, safe for the treatment of lung cancer hydropericardium and without apparent complications.
