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Complications and toxicities associated with IP therapy*
| Complications and toxicity | no. | % |
| Catheter related | ||
| Catheter malfunction | 21 | 9.1 |
| Catheter-induced infection | 5 | 2.2 |
| Toxicities (Grade 3) | ||
| Neuropathy | 1 | 0.4 |
| WBC | 7 | 3.0 |
| Platelets | 2 | 0.9 |
| Other hematologic | 13 | 5.7 |
| Creatine clearance | 1 | 0.4 |
| Gastrointestinal | 10 | 4.3 |
| Others | ||
| Chemical peritonitis | 2 | 0.9 |
| Severe abdominal pain | 6 | 2.6 |
| Total | 68 | 29.5 |
Abbreviation: IP, intraperitoneal; WBC: white blood cell.
* IP used as neoadjuvant therapy is not included.
