Asian Pac J Cancer P
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2013
Acidic pelvic drainage as a predictive factor for anastomotic leakage after surgery for patients with rectal cancer.
To demonstrate the value of sequential determinations of pelvic drainage in the identification of increased risk of anastomotic leakage (AL) after anterior resection for rectal cancer with a double stapling technique. ⋯ According to these results, an early and persistent declining of pH value of pelvic drainage fluid after rectal surgery with anastomosis, is a marker of AL. A cut-off value of 6.798 on POD3 maximizes sensitivity and specificity.
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2013
Knowledge and attitudes toward palliative terminal cancer care among Thai generalists.
Our objective was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of Thai generalists (general physicians) toward palliative terminal cancer care (PC) in a primary care setting. ⋯ Formal education in palliative care and development of palliative care services are very much needed in Thailand to provide holistic care to terminally ill patients.
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2013
Effect of pre-procedural state-trait anxiety on pain perception and discomfort in women undergoing colposcopy for cervical cytological abnormalities.
Colposcopy is the gold standard procedure for evaluating cervical cytological abnormalities. Although it is essentially a minimally invasive intervention, referral for colposcopy may cause significant distress on patients. In this study, we aimed to determine if pre-procedural anxiety levels have a significant association with procedure related pain and discomfort in women undergoing colposcopy for evaluation of abnormal cervical cytology. We also assessed the impact of various clinical factors on anxiety, pain and discomfort in these patients. ⋯ Additional measures should be implemented in women that carry higher risk for experiencing pain and discomfort. Social, cultural and lifestyle issues may also affect women's experiences during colposcopy, therefore further studies are needed to define specific determining factors in various populations.
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2013
Can reproductive characteristics predict bladder cancer in women with haematuria?
Among women with haematuria, defining individuals under high risk for bladder cancer based on reproductive factors prior to cystoscopy would be of great benefit in the management of this condition. The aim of this study was to compare age and reproductive factors such as menopausal status, parity, age at first delivery and age at the last delivery between women who have haematuria with or without bladder cancer. ⋯ It is difficult to predict a high risk for developing bladder cancer in women with haematuria based solely on reproductive factors.
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2013
Imperfect correlation of mammographic and clinical breast tissue density.
Clinicians determine degree of mammographic density based on tissue firmness on breast examination. The study aimed to compare breast density in mammography and clinical breast examination. ⋯ A clinically dense breast does not necessarily imply a dense mammographic picture.