Drainage
In-dwelling drainage catheters help provide effective at-home patient palliation of symptoms
Traditionally, patients suffering from malignant ascites and recurrent pleural effusions have faced extended hospitalization, discomfort and time away from home with unscheduled visits to a physician office or ER to relieve the pain and discomfort of fluid buildup. PleurX® is a clinically-proven treatment option that allows patients to manage their symptoms through intermittent drainages in the comfort of their homes. By implanting the PleurX® Peritoneal Catheter, physicians have an alternative to repeated Large Volume Paracentesis (LVP) for the treatment of malignant ascites. Similarly, the PleurX® Pleural Catheter offers a proven alternative to repeated thoracentesis and painful pleurodesis procedures for treating recurrent pleural effusions.With the PleurX® system, you can help your patients to stay on their schedules rather than yours.
PleurX® Recurrent Pleural Effusions Brochure
Compassionate home management of recurrent pleural effusions
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