A prospective study of quality of life in patients undergoing pelvic exenteration: interim results.
A prospective study of quality of life in patients undergoing pelvic exenteration: interim results.
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接受盆腔廓清术的患者生活质量的前瞻性研究:中期结果。
DOI:
10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.09.030
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发表时间:
2013
影响因子:
4.7
通讯作者:
Chi,DennisS
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Rezk,YoussefA;Hurley,KarenE;Carter,Jeanne;Dao,Fanny;Bochner,BernardH;Aubey,JaniceJ;Caceres,Aileen;Einstein,MHeather;Abu-Rustum,NadeemR;Barakat,RichardR;Makker,Vicky;Chi,DennisS
OBJECTIVELittle prospective data exist on quality of life (QOL) after pelvic exenteration (PE). This ongoing study prospectively examines the QOL changes following this radical procedure using a comprehensive battery of psychological instruments.METHODSSince 2005, enrolled patients were interviewed (EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-CR38, EORTC QLQ-BLM30, BFI, BPI-SF, IADL, CES-D, IES-R) preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12months after PE for physical/psychological symptoms. Data were examined using repeated measure ANOVA.RESULTSSixteen women (3 anterior, 1 posterior, and 12 total PEs), with more than 1 year of follow-up, completed all scheduled interviews. Median age was 58years (range, 28–76years). Overall QOL (F=6.3, p<0.02), ability to perform instrumental daily activities (F=6.8, p<0.02), body image (F=11.9, p<0.00), and sexual function (F=8.0, p<0.01) all declined at 3months but were near baseline by 12months after PE. Although, overall, physical function followed a similar trend (F=14.8, p<0.00), it did not return to baseline. At the 12-month interview, patients reported increased gastrointestinal symptoms (F=8.9, p<0.01) but significantly less stress-related ideation (F=6.1, p<0.03) compared to baseline. Pain levels did not change significantly during the study period (F=0.4, p<0.74).CONCLUSIONSAlthough patients report lingering gastrointestinal symptoms and some persistent decline in physical function after PE, most adjust well, returning to almost baseline functioning within a year. Providers can counsel patients that many, though not all, symptoms in the first 3months following exenteration are likely to improve as they adapt to their changed health status. These preliminary results await confirmation of a larger analysis.