Technical considerations in the use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy administered by Tenckhoff catheter.

摘要: Technical aspects of the clinical management 69 patients who had a Tenckhoff catheter implanted for chemotherapy infusion were reviewed. Catheter placement under local anesthesia was performed using trochar. Three intestinal perforation. Also, bacterial peritonitis occurred in three patients, an incidence 10 per cent year. Peritonitis responded to antibiotic treatment without removal. If failed infuse or drain, irrigation and instrumentation used reopen catheter. An absolute indication removal infection Dacron cuff. Intraperitoneal thought be safe way which deliver high concentrations large amounts drug abdominal cavity. In selected tumors, there may significant pharmacologic advantage over conventional routes administration. Proper insertion maintenance required keep complications this modality minimum.