Infectious diseases in gynecologic oncology - An overview

Authors
Citation
Ra. Adam et Yg. Adam, Infectious diseases in gynecologic oncology - An overview, OB GYN CLIN, 28(4), 2001, pp. 847
Citations number
99
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898545 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8545(200112)28:4<847:IDIGO->2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Despite improved diagnostic and innovative surgical techniques, infectious complications remain a leading cause of death in patients with genital canc er. With changing therapeutic approaches in gynecologic oncology, the natur e of infections has changed. This article focuses on the current trends in the management of infectious diseases in the patient with gynecologic cance r.