Surgical outcomes of diaphragmatic resection during cytoreductive surgery for advanced gynecological ovarian neoplasia: A randomized single center clinical trial - DRAGON

CONCLUSIONS: Thoracostomy intra-operative tube placement after diaphragmatic resection is effective to prevent post-operative thoracic complications. The extension of resection does not influence outcomes and the risk of post-operative thoracentesis or TP remain elevated.PMID:34844774 | DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.11.012

Source: Gynecologic Oncology - November 30, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: S Cianci C Fedele G Vizzielli T Pasciuto S Gueli Alletti F Cosentino V Chiantera A Fagotti G Scambia Source Type: research