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In these situations, indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) are a valuable option to offer long-term symptom relief and reduce hospitalization, with the only limitation being that an external portion of the device is needed in the majority of available devices. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a fully implantable pleural catheter in managing recurrent pleural effusion in patients who are unfit for traditional treatments. A retrospective, single-center analysis was conducted from April 2018 to August 2024, involving 150 patients that underwent Celsite\u00ae DRAINAPORT implantation. The study measured the percentage of procedures with complications, the type of follow up, six months survival rate, cause of death, and the number of oncological treatments administered after implantation. Results indicated a complication rate of 12%, of which most were mild and manageable. Over half of the patients were successfully managed by home nursing services. 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