Full-thickness diaphragmatic resection for stage IV ovarian carcinoma using the EndoGIA stapling device followed by diaphragmatic reconstruction using a Gore-tex graft: a case report and review of the literature. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported the results of full-thickness diaphragmatic resection for ovarian cancer metastatic to the diaphragm. CASE: : We present the first case of an extensive full-thickness diaphragmatic resection performed using the EndoGIA [US Surgical Corp., Norwalk, CT] staple device followed by successful reconstruction using a Gore-tex (W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc., Newark, DE) graft. CONCLUSION: Full-thickness diaphragmatic resection using the EndoGIA stapling device is a safe and effective method to completely remove extensive tumor during cytoreductive surgery. Use of the stapler expeditiously assists in removal of the specimen with minimal blood loss. In cases where large defects cannot be repaired primarily, a Gore-tex patch should be used.

publication date

  • October 14, 2005

Research

keywords

  • Diaphragm
  • Ovarian Neoplasms
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 32644490531

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.09.006

PubMed ID

  • 16226799

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 100

issue

  • 3