Laparotomic eventration or colonic prolapse after chemotherapy-induced emesis.
Four cases of patients suffering from abdominal scar injuries (laparotomic eventration and colonic prolapse through the site of previous colostomy) associated with antineoplastic chemotherapy-induced emesis are presented. The hypothesis of emetic strain as the main cause of eventration of prolapse is discussed. The authors suggest the need of a routine prophylactic antiemetic treatment in patients submitted to abdominal surgery and subsequent antineoplastic chemotherapy in order to avoid these accidents.
Martin-Jimenez
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Servicio de Oncologia Médica, Hospital Clínico, Madrid, Spain.
Diaz-Rubio
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Sangro
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Marote
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R
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011391:Prolapse; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents