UNASSIGNED: Objective. The PleurX   IPC system has been used extensively in the past. Over time, management of @entity9236 with the PleurX system can be costly. The new ASEPT pleural catheter, through advantages in design, may ultimately show cost savings. The primary outcome of this study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of the ASEPT system. Method. This single centre, prospective study enrolled 50 @entity1 with @entity9236 , who were followed for as long as they were alive with a catheter. Quality of Life (QoL) was assessed before, at 2 weeks, and 6 weeks after ASEPT catheter insertion using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and LC13 questionnaires. Ease of catheter use and complications were reported by physician and community nurses. Results. 50 @entity1 with @entity9236 with a mean age of 64.5    1.9, BDI of 2.8    0.9, and ECOG score of 3.0    0.7 were recruited. No immediate or long-term complications were reported during the study period. Compared to precatheter insertion, global health status (-18, p < 0.001), QLQ-C30 @entity1353 (-39, p < 0.00001), and LC13 @entity1353 (-11, p < 0.0005) significantly improved at 2 and 6 weeks after intervention. Provider surveys indicated favourable ease of use. Conclusion. The new ASEPT catheter offers a safe and effective option for the management of @entity9236 .

Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion with ASEPT   Pleural Catheter: Quality of Life, Feasibility, and XXXX Satisfaction.

@entity9236 :: ('MESH:C565054', 'Disease') :: ['MPE'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity1353 :: ('MESH:D004417', 'Disease') :: ['dyspnea']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['Patient']
