Perspective Chapter: Palliative Surgery in Pediatric Cancer
Childhood can cer survival rates have lately improved (from 54% in 1980 to an actual 80%), and palliative care has taken on a larger role in the management of oncological kids, with many clinicians involved (including oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons). Palliative surgery has evolved from “non...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/81071 |
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| Summary: | Childhood can cer survival rates have lately improved (from 54% in 1980 to an actual 80%), and palliative care has taken on a larger role in the management of oncological kids, with many clinicians involved (including oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons). Palliative surgery has evolved from “noncurative” treatments to a variety of surgeries used to relieve organ dysfunction and provide the best possible quality of life in all aspects of life (clinical, psychological, and social). |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-80356-185-1 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.104290 |