Abstract:Background. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the value of imaging techniques (CT and MRI) in the diagnosis of a tumor-bowel fistula as a rare form of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) relapse. We also performed an initial assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment of this form of relapse.
Methods. The study group consisted of 8 patients with suspected platinum-sensitive recurrence in the form of a tumor/bowel fistula. All patients finished their first line of chemotherapy and subsequently showed… Show more
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