Pelvic and paraaortic lymphocysts after radical surgery because of cervical and ovarian cancer

Article Abstract:

Lymphocysts, also known as lymphoceles, are fluid-filled cysts that can develop inside the abdominal cavity after surgery, particularly after removal of ovarian and cervical cancer. When the uterus and ovaries are removed, neighboring lymph nodes, which form part of the blood filtering system, are also removed to prevent the spread of cancerous cells. Lack of adequate drainage, previously performed by the lymph node, causes the development of pockets of fluid. Computerized tomography, the use of detailed cross-sectional X-ray to visualize internal structures, was used to find lymphocysts after gynecological surgery. Of the 173 patients having had surgery for cervical cancer, lymphocysts were found in 35. The lymphocysts appeared more often in patients with evidence of cancer cells within the removed lymph nodes (29 percent) then those having noncancerous (negative) nodes (14 percent). Of the 135 patients who had had surgery for ovarian cancer, 43 showed evidence of lymphocysts. The type of tumor, type of lymph node removal and disease stage did not influence the development of lymphocysts. Lymphocysts rarely cause complications, but pain, swelling and compression of internal organs can develop. Drainage of the fluid inside the lymphocyst was needed in six of the 78 patients with lymphocysts.

Complications and side effects, Physiological aspects, Cervical cancer, Ovarian cancer, Hysterectomy

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Quantitative fluorescence polymerase chain reaction for the rapid prenatal detection of common aneuploidies and fetal sex

Article Abstract:

A rapid screening test called the fluorescent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) used to detect certain genetic abnormalities and identify gender appears to provide consistent results. Fetal gender and abnormalities associated with chromosomes 13, 18, and 21 were evaluated in 85 amniotic fluid samples and fetal blood and tissue samples using the fluorescent PCR technique. Only three samples provided limited results. Results can be obtained within 24 hours.

Analysis, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Polymerase chain reaction, Chromosome abnormalities, Amniotic fluid, Aneuploidy, Prenatal diagnosis

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Five-year results after anti-incontinence operations

Article Abstract:

Anterior colporrhaphy may be effective in women with mild urinary incontinence but the Burch colposuspension should be used for women with severe incontinence. This was the conclusion of a five-year follow-up of 327 women who received either operation for urinary incontinence.

Urinary incontinence, Surgery

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