Title of article :
Surgical emergencies in oncology
Author/Authors :
Bosscher، نويسنده , , M.R.F. and van Leeuwen، نويسنده , , B.L. and Hoekstra، نويسنده , , H.J.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2014
Pages :
9
From page :
1028
To page :
1036
Abstract :
An oncologic emergency is defined as an acute, potentially life threatening condition in a cancer patient that has developed as a result of the malignant disease or its treatment. Many oncologic emergencies are signs of advanced, end-stage malignant disease. Oncologic emergencies can be divided into medical or surgical. The literature was reviewed to construct a summary of potential surgical emergencies in oncology that any surgeon can be confronted with in daily practice, and to offer insight into the current approach for these wide ranged emergencies. patients can experience symptoms of obstruction of different structures and various causes. Obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract is the most frequent condition seen in surgical practice. Further surgical emergencies include infections due to immune deficiency, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, bleeding events, and pathological fractures. e institution of the appropriate treatment for any emergency, it is important to determine the underlying cause, since emergencies can be either benign or malignant of origin. Some emergencies are well managed with conservative or non-invasive treatment, whereas others require emergency surgery. The patient’s performance status, cancer stage and prognosis, type and severity of the emergency, and the patient’s wishes regarding invasiveness of treatment are essential during the decision making process for optimal management.
Keywords :
Emergency , Surgical oncology , Medical oncology , Emergency surgery , Emergency Department , radiation oncology , Oncologic emergency
Journal title :
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Serial Year :
2014
Journal title :
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Record number :
1836527
Link To Document :
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