A case of protrusion of an intraperitoneal chemotherapy catheter through rectum.
Bowel penetration of an intraperitoneal catheter occurred in a patient who had received a course of uncomplicated intraperitoneal chemotherapy for a persistent ovarian carcinoma. One month after the termination of chemotherapy, she presented with protrusion of a catheter through anus. At operation, the catheter was removed, the rectum was repaired primarily, and a cytoreductive surgery was performed.
Bilsel
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Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, 34178 Acibadem, Istanbul, Turkey. tbilsel@superonline.com
Balik
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Bugra
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Yamaner
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Akyuz
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A
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000628:therapy*; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016190:Carboplatin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*
D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D016190:Carboplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel; D002945:Cisplatin