Retrospective Study in the Use of the Alfapump and the Treatment of Malignant Ascites

Retrospective Study in the Use of the Alfapump and the Treatment of Malignant Ascites

Treatment of malignant ascites with the alfapump offers a new treatment option for this patient group. So far, there is no systematic analysis of patients with this indication available in the literature.

This retrospective analysis offers the possibility to assemble already existing data within a reasonably short time frame. Based on this analysis, a prospective analysis can be designed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with malignant ascites
• Patients with alfapump implanted for malignant ascites
• Patients 18 years or older at the time of death

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient is alive at the time of inclusion assessment