Cutaneous ascites as complication of the placement of a totally implantable arterial system]

The Authors report the case of a patient with intrahepatic colangiocarcinoma, operated on for totally implantable arterial device (TIAD) implant in view of hepatic chemotherapy. The postoperative course was characterized by cutaneous drainage of ascites fluid from the wound of the TIAD implant. Its aetiology and therapy are discussed.