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Percutaneous nephrostomy in cervical cancer patients: a retrospective analysis

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the outcome of patients with cervical carcinoma submitted to percutaneous nephrostomy due to malignant ureteral obstruction. Material and Methods: Retrospective cohort study with data obtained from medical records of patients diagnosed with cervical carcinoma with renal dysfunction (AKIN = stage 2) undergoing PCN for malignant obstructive...
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Knowledge of human papillomavirus vaccines among university students in Angola

ABSTRACT Introduction: Cervical cancer is the first most common cancer among women in Angola and accounts for 37.6% of cancers among women in Angola. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a causative agent of the disease. Recent advances in technology have led to the introduction of vaccines to prevent HPV infection. This...
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COVID-19 and surgical cancer care in Brazil

ABSTRACT Concerned with the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil and its impact on our health system and oncology surgical assistance, the authors performed a review and suggested strategies for approach based on current evidence.