Permanent indwelling peritoneal catheters for palliation of refractory ascites in end-stage liver disease: A systematic review.
Lucia MackenAhmed HashimLouise MasonSumita VermaPublished in: Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver (2019)
Despite lack of well-designed studies, preliminary data suggests low significant complication rates; however safety and efficacy of permanent indwelling peritoneal catheters in end-stage liver disease remains to be confirmed. Further prospective randomised controlled trials are warranted, potentially translating permanent indwelling peritoneal catheters into improved palliative care in end-stage liver disease.