A new approach for leptomeningeal metastases: chemotherapy administered through lumbar intrathecal port
Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 79 (9), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: Intrathecal chemotherapy is a local therapeutic modality used for treatment of leptomeningeal metastases. However, the techniques currently used, i.e. repeated lumbar puncture and Ommaya reservoir, have certain disadvantages. Lumbar intrathecal port (LIP) placement is a relatively n...