Ovarian carcinoma complicated by gastric outlet obstruction

Abstract

Two patients with gastric outlet obstruction secondary to ovarian carcinoma are presented. The importance of considering this complication in an obstructed patient with known ovarian carcinoma is emphasized. Treatment of this condition by gastroenterostomy can lead to significant palliation, as well as allow further treatment of the primary disease by other modalities such as chemotherapy.

A case of dyspepsia and abdominal fullness

“…Obstruction of the upper gastrointestinal tract by lesser sac ascites, however, is rare, with only a few case reports 3 4. A study of 438 cases of ovarian cancer reported only three with squashed stomach syndrome due to ascitic compression 5.…”