Use of Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) for palliative resection of recurrent gynecologic malignancies involving the vagina.
Three patients with recurrent ovarian and/or endometrial cancer involving the vagina underwent successful palliative surgical debulking with the Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA). Its use minimized bleeding and accomplished temporary control of the tumor.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
Malviya
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Malone
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000628:therapy; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy*