Problems during the Long-Term Follow-Up after Surgery for Pediatric Solid Malignancies

Conclusion Various treatment-related complications may occur even many years after treatment, especially in patients who receive HDC. Medical problems, especially endocrine disorders, appear to be more serious than surgery-related problems. Lifetime medical surveillance and continuous follow-up by not only pediatric surgeons but also by various specialists, such as pediatric oncologists, pediatric endocrinologists, urologists, and gynecologists, are necessary.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research