Indwelling Pleural Peritoneal Catheter Placement

Indwelling Pleural/Peritoneal Catheter Placement

Indwelling pleural/peritoneal catheter placement is a treatment for a patient with recurring pleural effusion or ascites. The pleural lung covering is a thin layer of tissue that envelopes the outside of the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity. A similar covering is located covering the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. An indwelling pleural/peritoneal catheter is placed to drain this fluid from the lungs or abdomen.

Reasons for the Procedure

• Catheter placement offers relief for breathing issues and chest pain associated with the recurring accumulation of pleural fluids.
• Catheter placement offers relief of abdominal pain, nausea, and breathing issues associated with recurring ascites.
• Catheter placement allows the option of daily drainage of this recurrent fluid in the home without the need for return weekly physician appointments.

Benefits of Indwelling Pleural/Peritoneal Catheter Placement

• This type of catheter placement is minimally invasive.
• Catheter placement allows the option of daily drainage of this recurrent fluid in the home without the need for return weekly physician appointments.