Palliative Interventional Radiologic Procedures Thomas J. Vogl Michael K. Eichler Stefan G. Zangos Parviz Farshid SUMMARY Especially in the last few years, image-guided minimally invasive procedures have been used with…
Palliative Endoscopic Procedures Jörg Albert PALLIATIVE ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES Interventional endoscopy has evolved into a major instrument for treating patients who suffer from gastrointestinal tumors and to relieve severe ailments such…
Approach to Liver Metastases in Palliative Oncology Vaibhav Sahai Mary F. Mulcahy BURDEN OF DISEASE The liver is the most common site of distant metastases in patients with gastrointestinal cancers…
Oral Manifestations and Complications of Cancer Therapy Eliezer Soto Jane M. Fall-Dickson Ann M. Berger The effectiveness of cancer therapies designed to improve cure rates and/or to extend survival time,…
Biology of Treatment-Induced Mucositis Rachel J. Gibson Joanne M. Bowen Emma H. Bateman Dorothy M. K. Keefe INTRODUCTION This chapter is dedicated to exploring the biology of treatment-induced alimentary tract…
Hiccups and Other Gastrointestinal Symptoms Nabeel Sarhill Fade Mahmoud Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are commonly seen in patients with cancer, regardless of the disease site. These symptoms are experienced during the…
Diagnosis and Management of Effusions Gary T. Buckholz Charles F. von Gunten DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ASCITES Ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, is common. Its formation may…
Bowel Obstruction Carla I. Ripamonti Hans Gerdes Alexandra M. Easson DEFINITION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) was defined using the following criteria: clinical evidence of bowel obstruction (history/physical/radiologic examination);…
Diarrhea, Malabsorption, and Constipation Sebastiano Mercadante The pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract leading to changes in normal activity is complex. The GI function is mediated through endocrine, paracrine, and…
Assessment and Management of Chronic Nausea and Vomiting Jamie H. Von Roenn INTRODUCTION Nausea and vomiting are common and distressing symptoms in patients with cancer, occurring in up to 70%…
