Martin-Jimenez M, Diaz-Rubio E, Sangro B, Marote R. Laparotomic eventration or colonic prolapse after chemotherapy-induced emesis.
J Surg Oncol 1988;
37:204-6. [PMID:
3352277 DOI:
10.1002/jso.2930370315]
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Abstract
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.
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