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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

abstract: Should we centralise care for the patient suspected of having ovarian malignancy?



CONCLUSION: In women with an adnexal mass, a diagnostic strategy prior to the decision for surgery by a general gynaecologist or a gynaecological oncologist provides the best balance between costs and effects.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

abstract: Centralized treatment of advanced stages of ovarian cancer improves survival: a nationwide Danish survey



"...Treatment in a referral center was an independent prognostic factor for overall survival hazard ratio, 0.83 (confidence interval 0.70-0.98).  
Conclusion. Patients with stage IIIC and IV ovarian cancer benefit from treatment in a tertiary referral center."