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Impact of percutaneous nephrostomy in South African women with advanced cervical cancer and obstructive uropathy

Published in: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
Volume 9 , issue 1 , 2017 , pages: 6–10

DOI: 10.1080/20742835.2017.1352644

Author(s): Matthys Cornelis van Aardt Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa , Judith van Aardt Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa , Arnold Mouton Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa

Keywords: advanced cervical cancer , obstructive uropathy , percutaneous nephrostomy

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Abstract

Objectives: South Africa women with cervical carcinoma present at younger ages and the majority with advanced-stage disease. Certain patients may have a favourable outcome after placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) for obstructive uropathy in cervical cancer.

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