A Case of Repetitive Intrapleural Cancer Chemotherapy Using
INFUSE-A-PORT® for Malignant Mesothelioma

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.

Key words:

Malignant mesothelioma - Intrapleural chemotherapy - INFUSE-A-PORT®

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Received for Publication: November 23, 2000