Gynecologic Malignancies Post-LeFort Colpocleisis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Description
Introduction. LeFort colpocleisis (LFC) is a safe and effective obliterative surgical option for older women with advanced pelvic organ prolapse who no longer desire coital activity. A major disadvantage is the limited ability to evaluate for post-LFC gynecologic malignancies. Methods. We present the first case of endometrioid ovarian cancer diagnosed after LFC and review all reported gynecologic malignancies post-LFC in the English medical literature. Results. This is the second reported ovarian cancer post-LFC and the first of the endometrioid subtype. A total of nine other gynecologic malignancies post-LFC have been reported in the English medical literature. Conclusions. Gynecologic malignancies post-LFC are rare. We propose a simple 3-step strategy in evaluating post-LFC malignancies.
Citation Information
Elkattah, Rayan; Brooks, Alicia; and Huffaker, R K., "Gynecologic Malignancies Post-LeFort Colpocleisis" (2014). ETSU Faculty Works. 253.
https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works-2/253