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Where Is The Pleurx Catheter Tube Placed?

My husband has a pleurx catheter on his right side; our question is where is the tube placed; between the ribs or just under the skin. Recently he complains that when he moves his right arm or leg he feels pain. Should we be seeing his cancer doctor for this or the radiologist?
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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this catheter is placed inside the pleura, passed in between ribs, to drain fluid inside the pleura. pain is expected thing as suture is placed on the skin to hold the tube. you should see your doctor, only when your fluid level doesn't stop.
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Where Is The Pleurx Catheter Tube Placed?

this catheter is placed inside the pleura, passed in between ribs, to drain fluid inside the pleura. pain is expected thing as suture is placed on the skin to hold the tube. you should see your doctor, only when your fluid level doesn t stop.