Asked by Allan Morales on May 26, 2024
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A 45-year-old woman has been admitted for surgery to remove a cancerous abdominal tumor.She has been on chemotherapy and recently radiotherapy to shrink the tumor without success.To best facilitate wound healing,when is the best time for her to undergo surgery?
A) During the radiotherapy treatments
B) Immediately after the radiotherapy treatments
C) 2 to 3 weeks after radiotherapy treatments
D) 4 to 6 weeks after radiotherapy treatments
Radiotherapy
A treatment method that uses high-energy rays or particles to destroy or damage cancer cells.
Abdominal Tumor
An abnormal growth or mass found in the abdominal area, which can be benign or cancerous.
- Understand the impact of patient-specific factors (e.g., smoking, diabetes) on postoperative recovery.
Verified Answer
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MUHAMMAD ZAMIR BIN ZAMRIJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ideally surgery takes place 4 to 6 weeks after the completion of radiation treatments to avoid wound-healing problems.The patient with cancer may have radiotherapy before surgery to reduce the size of a cancerous tumor to remove it surgically.Radiation causes fibrosis and vascular scarring in the radiated area.This causes tissues to become fragile and poorly oxygenated,increasing the risk for wound infection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of patient-specific factors (e.g., smoking, diabetes) on postoperative recovery.
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