The pedicled omentoplasty, a simple and effective surgical technique to acquire a safe pelvic radiation field; theoretical and practical aspects.
A substantial number of patients need radiotherapy after surgery for pelvic malignancy. Approximately 15% of them will experience radiation enteritis. After omentoplasty, reduction of irradiated bowel volume may be obtained. We evaluated the pedicled omentoplasty during gynaecologic surgery as a technique to improve safe irradiation of the pelvic region.
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Department of Oncologic Gynecology, Rotterdam Cancer Institute, Dr Daniel den Hoed Kliniek, The Netherlands.
van Lent
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van Geel
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Olofsen-Van Acht
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Koper
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Wiggers
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Trimbos
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D016022:Case-Control Studies; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D004751:Enteritis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery