What Is a Permanent Drain for Abdominal Fluid? A Guide to Tunneled Peritoneal Catheters
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Approximately 10-15% of all cases of ascites, or abnormal abdominal fluid buildup, are caused by cancer. When this fluid is recurrent, a permanent drain for abdominal fluid—most commonly a tunneled peritoneal catheter—offers an effective palliative solution for at-home symptom management.
