Title |
Corticosteroids for the resolution of malignant bowel obstruction in advanced gynaecological and gastrointestinal cancer
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, January 2000
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd001219 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
David J Feuer, Karen E Broadley |
Abstract |
Gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers are common cancers. The incidence of associated malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancers of these types is not known, and the best management of these patients is controversial. Inappropriate management may result in uncontrolled (faeculant) vomiting, pain and distress. Management of the symptoms can include palliative surgery, nasogastric tube suction together with intravenous fluids, or pharmacological means, such as corticosteroids. There is uncertainty regarding both the efficacy and possible harmful effects of corticosteroids, and also the most effective type, dose/dosing regime, route and period of administration. |
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United Kingdom | 3 | 38% |
Colombia | 1 | 13% |
Spain | 1 | 13% |
Chile | 1 | 13% |
Japan | 1 | 13% |
Unknown | 1 | 13% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 6 | 75% |
Scientists | 1 | 13% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 13% |
Mendeley readers
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Australia | 2 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
Denmark | 1 | <1% |
Japan | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 205 | 97% |
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Other | 22 | 10% |
Researcher | 22 | 10% |
Student > Master | 21 | 10% |
Student > Postgraduate | 19 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 19 | 9% |
Other | 43 | 20% |
Unknown | 65 | 31% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 96 | 45% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 18 | 9% |
Psychology | 7 | 3% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 6 | 3% |
Social Sciences | 3 | 1% |
Other | 15 | 7% |
Unknown | 66 | 31% |