Indwelling pleural catheter for management of cancer-related pleural effusions

大多数癌症可能会并发于肺部和胸壁之间的(胸腔)积液(积液)，导致严重的呼吸困难。留置胸膜导管(IPC)是一种新的方法，允许患者将积液从医院外引流，避免进一步的侵入性干预。这项研究旨在提供重要信息，帮助指导IPC的使用和管理其并发症，特别是感染，改善患者预后并节省医疗成本。

Most cancers can be complicated by fluid accumulation (effusion) in the (pleural) cavity between the lung and chest wall, causing significant breathlessness. Indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) is a new method that allows patients to drain the effusion outside the hospital and avoid further invasive interventions. This study aims to provide important information that will help guide use of IPC and manage its complications, especially infection, improve patient outcomes and save healthcare costs.