A case of repetitive intrapleural cancer chemotherapy using INFUSE-A-PORT for malignant mesothelioma

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Aug;49(4):233-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-16104.

Abstract

A 57-year-old man was diagnosed as having malignant pleural mesothelioma. We placed an implantable reservoir (INFUSE-A-PORT) into his pleural cavity to administer repetitive intrapleural chemotherapy. We administered intrapleural chemotherapy 7 times over a period of 10 months. The progression of the disease was very gradual; he could continue working during this time. INFUSE-A-PORT may be useful for repetitive intrapleural chemotherapy in outpatient treatment of malignant mesothelioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Catheters, Indwelling*
  • Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion / instrumentation*
  • Disease Progression
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Etoposide / administration & dosage
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesothelioma / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Radiography
  • Retreatment

Substances

  • Etoposide
  • Fluorouracil