Abstract
Approximately 40% of patients with ovarian cancer and 5% with cervical cancer show bowel involvement. Bowel resection is often necessary to ensure optimal debulking, and thereby a better prognosis. Side-to-side, side-to-end or end-to-end anastomosis is most often performed with temporary colostomy in occasional cases. Parenteral nutrition is needed as well as antibiotic therapy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections. Anastomotic leaks are expected in about 8% of cases. Special training in intestinal surgery is required for the gynaecological oncologists.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 245-250 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | CME Journal of Gynecologic Oncology |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2003 |
Keywords
- Anastomosis
- Bowel surgery
- Gynaecological tumours
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology