Short-term intraperitoneal catheters: An ambulatory care intervention for refractory ascites secondary to cirrhosis during COVID-19.

A multidisciplinary IPC program including the use of short-term IPC was safe and associated with a self-reported improvement in perceptions of health. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program aimed to reduce patient and clinician exposure, which is maintaining engagement and management of decompensated cirrhosis.