Indwelling Pleural/Peritoneal Catheter

Indwelling tunneled pleural catheters (IPC) are soft silicone tubes that allow people to better manage the shortness of breath from recurrent malignant pleural effusions safely at home. These catheters are not very visible and do not interfere much with a person’s daily activities making them a popular choice for treating these pleural effusions.

Likewise, indwelling peritoneal catheter can be inserted for malignant ascites.