학술논문
Emergencies in oncology: an overview and practical suggestions.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Perri F; Medical and Experimental Head and Neck Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Della Vittoria Scarpati G; Medical Oncology Unit Sir Apicella Hospital, Pollena Trocchia, ASL Na3 Sud-Naples, Italy.; Pizza C; Medical Oncology Unit Sir Apicella Hospital, Pollena Trocchia, ASL Na3 Sud-Naples, Italy.; Carella R; Internal Medicine Unit, San Marco Hospital, Grottaglie, Taranto, Italy.; Pontone M; Medical and Experimental Head and Neck Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Marciano ML; Medical and Experimental Head and Neck Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Longo F; Otolaryngology and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy.; Maglione MG; Otolaryngology and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Buonopane S; Radiation Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Manzo R; Radiation Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Daponte A; Medical and Experimental Head and Neck Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Muto P; Radiation Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Ionna F; Otolaryngology and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.; Cascella M; Division of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy.
Source
Publisher: Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore Country of Publication: Italy NLM ID: 0401271 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2038-1840 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00341193 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Recenti Prog Med Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Oncologic emergencies are clinical situations that can lead to death in a short time (24-48 hours) if not quickly faced. In the clinical practice of the medical oncologist, such situations do not infrequently occur. The onset of oncologic emergencies may depend on the presence of cancer itself, the therapies carried out to counteract cancer, or the patient’s predisposition to develop such events. Mediastinal syndrome, spinal cord compression, endocranial hypertension, pancytopenia, metabolic syndromes, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary thromboembolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation and the massive pericardial effusion are the main medical emergencies in oncology occurring in clinical practice. It is essential to recognize the aforementioned situations early in order to treat them promptly, thus avoiding serious consequences. This paper is aimed at presenting an overview on the topic, offering practical suggestions useful in daily clinical practice.