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Background and objective
The pathophysiology of breathlessness in pleural effusion is unclear. In the PLEASE‐1 study, abnormal ipsilateral hemidiaphragm shape and movement, assessed qualitatively, were independently associated with breathlessness relief after pleural drainage. Effects of pleural effusion on contralateral hemidiaphragm function are unknown. PLEASE‐2, a prospective exploratory pilot...
Background
Patients suffering from malignant ascites usually require repeated large volume paracentesis (LVP) for symptomatic relief. This often requires hospital admission and has inherent risks.
Aims
To report the first Australian experience of placing tunnelled indwelling peritoneal catheters (IPeC) for management of recurrent malignant ascites.
Methods
A retrospective study was conducted...
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