The pedicled omentoplasty, a simple and effective surgical technique to acquire a safe pelvic radiation field; theoretical and practical aspects

Radiother Oncol. 1994 Dec;33(3):269-71. doi: 10.1016/0167-8140(94)90364-6.

Abstract

A substantial number of patients need radiotherapy after surgery for pelvic malignancy. Approximately 15% of them will experience radiation enteritis. After omentoplasty, reduction of irradiated bowel volume may be obtained. We evaluated the pedicled omentoplasty during gynaecologic surgery as a technique to improve safe irradiation of the pelvic region.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Enteritis / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestine, Small / radiation effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Omentum / surgery*
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / surgery