Tumor implantation: a rare but potentially preventable cause of death in cystectomy patients.
Early cystectomy has become an increasingly popular option for the treatment of high grade, stage T1 bladder cancer and has the advantage of removing sites that are often inaccessible to intravesical therapy. The following case report illustrates a possible lethal pitfall in cystectomy that leads us to suggest simple and inexpensive measures to prevent spillage of urine and the possible implantation of urothelial carcinoma during cystectomy.
Via
Kevin J
KJ
Bladder Cancer, Genitourinary Oncology, Inc Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Burns
Kitty M
KM
Lamm
Donald L
DL
D015653:Cystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000517:prevention & control; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*