[A case of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer, which had a invasion into the vagina followed by curative resection]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2014 Nov;41(12):1740-2.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A-64-years-old woman with locally advanced rectal cancer, which had invaded the vagina, was referred to our hospital. She was administered neoadjuvant chemotherapy to reduce the tumor size. After 4 courses of chemotherapy consisting of folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFOX6), an enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated marked tumor shrinkage. We performed a laparoscopically assisted low anterior resection, which included total mesorectal resection, resection of the vaginal posterior wall, and right lateral lymph node resection. The chemotherapy prevented us from having to create a permanent colostomy. The efficacy of the neoadjuvant chemotherapy was Grade 1b. We experienced a case of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by curative resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Leucovorin / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy*
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Rectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Vagina / pathology*
  • Vagina / surgery

Substances

  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil

Supplementary concepts

  • Folfox protocol