Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Feb 2005
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in patients with malignant bowel obstruction due to ovarian carcinoma.
To analyze the feasibility of using percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in ovarian cancer patients with malignant bowel obstruction and to analyze the outcome of these patients. ⋯ PEG tube placement in ovarian carcinoma is technically feasible and safe in the palliative setting. In addition, PEG tube placement allowed the majority of patients to have end-of-life care either at home or in an inpatient hospice. For the total population, no benefit was seen regarding survival with the use of TPN in this setting. Selected patients (younger age and without liver metastasis) may benefit from chemotherapy after PEG tube placement.