A case of protrusion of an intraperitoneal chemotherapy catheter through rectum

Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2005 Jan-Feb;15(1):171-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1048-891X.2005.14427.x.

Abstract

Bowel penetration of an intraperitoneal catheter occurred in a patient who had received a course of uncomplicated intraperitoneal chemotherapy for a persistent ovarian carcinoma. One month after the termination of chemotherapy, she presented with protrusion of a catheter through anus. At operation, the catheter was removed, the rectum was repaired primarily, and a cytoreductive surgery was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Carboplatin / therapeutic use
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Parenteral
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Paclitaxel / therapeutic use
  • Rectum / injuries*

Substances

  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Carboplatin
  • Paclitaxel
  • Cisplatin