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Carcinoma of the prostate with aggressive rectal invasion
In June 2007, external beam irradiation was administered. Because of the continued rapid growth of his tumor and progression of his symptoms, including progressive obstructing voiding symptoms and difficulty defecating, a decision was made to divert his urinary and fecal tracts. Because further tumo...
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Published in: | The American surgeon 2009-05, Vol.75 (5), p.434 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | In June 2007, external beam irradiation was administered. Because of the continued rapid growth of his tumor and progression of his symptoms, including progressive obstructing voiding symptoms and difficulty defecating, a decision was made to divert his urinary and fecal tracts. Because further tumor growth and impending pelvic pain seemed likely, the patient was also consented for possible extirpative surgery of the entire pelvic mass. |
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ISSN: | 0003-1348 1555-9823 |