Oophorectomy in primary colorectal cancer

Authors
Schofield, A Pitt, J Biring, G Dawson, PM
Citation
A. Schofield et al., Oophorectomy in primary colorectal cancer, ANN RC SURG, 83(2), 2001, pp. 81-84
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
ISSN journal
00358843 → ACNP
Volume
83
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
81 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8843(200103)83:2<81:OIPCC>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Colorectal cancer is a common cancer affecting women which may metastasize to the ovaries. We present five cases of ovarian metastases requiring surge ry and review the debate regarding oophorectomy at the primary resection fo r colorectal cancer Although prophylactic oophorectomy has not been proven to affect survival, further surgery for symptomatic ovarian metastases may be avoided and the increased risk of developing primary ovarian cancer is a bolished.