Role of cul-de-sac aspiration cytology in the management and follow-up of patients with ovarian carcinoma. A preliminary report

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Abstract

In a pilot study involving 44 patients on combined chemotherapy for epithelial ovarian carcinoma, cul-de-sac aspiration cytology was compared with second-look surgery in the evaluation of disease status. There was a 92% correlation. Our preliminary conclusion was that an aspirate from the cul-de-sac or peritoneal cavity can be obtained with ease and that if this finding is confirmed in a larger series now in progress, the procedure may in part replace second-look operations in the management of these patients.

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endometriosis

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Biopsy, Needle Ovarian Neoplasms Adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma Biopsy, Needle Combined Modality Therapy Cystadenocarcinoma Cystadenocarcinoma Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Neoplasm Staging Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovary Ovary Reoperation

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