Distribution of intraperitoneal chemotherapy into the pleural cavity

BACKGROUND: Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is an established treatment for abdominal and pelvic malignancies. Several catheter-related complications have been reported. We report a case of abnormal distribution of intraperitoneal chemotherapy into the pleural cavity.

CASE: A patient receiving intraperitoneal cisplatin developed shortness of breath. A pleural effusion was diagnosed and was evacuated by thoracentesis. Abnormal distribution of instilled fluid was responsible for her distress.

CONCLUSION: Communications exist between the peritoneal and pleural cavities. The use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy or radioactive material may lead to respiratory complications if abnormal distribution occurs.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

1994

Erschienen:

1994

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:84

Enthalten in:

Obstetrics and gynecology - 84(1994), 4 Pt 2 vom: 20. Okt., Seite 714-7

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Vaccarello, L [VerfasserIn]
Berghella, V [VerfasserIn]
Rubin, S C [VerfasserIn]
Hoskins, W J [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Antineoplastic Agents
Case Reports
Journal Article
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 31.07.1997

Date Revised 26.10.2009

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM091602556