2016
Platinum desensitization in patients with carboplatin hypersensitivity: A single-institution retrospective study
Altwerger G, Gressel GM, English DP, Nelson WK, Carusillo N, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Santin A, Schwartz PE, Ratner ES. Platinum desensitization in patients with carboplatin hypersensitivity: A single-institution retrospective study. Gynecologic Oncology 2016, 144: 77-82. PMID: 27789084, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.09.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive skin testsHypersensitivity reactionsDesensitization protocolSkin testCarboplatin infusionLife-threatening hypersensitivity reactionSingle-institution retrospective studyCarboplatin desensitization protocolPrior hypersensitivity reactionMajority of patientsCarboplatin hypersensitivity reactionsCarboplatin hypersensitivityPulmonary hypertensionAdverse eventsRetrospective reviewRetrospective studyGynecologic cancerGrade 0Patient deathRisk factorsCardiac conditionsPatientsLarger studyInfusionAge
2011
A survey of gynecologic oncologists regarding the End-of-Life discussion: A pilot study
El-Sahwi KS, Illuzzi J, Varughese J, Carusillo N, Ratner ES, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD. A survey of gynecologic oncologists regarding the End-of-Life discussion: A pilot study. Gynecologic Oncology 2011, 124: 471-473. PMID: 22014628, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.09.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWithdrawal of carePercent of respondentsGynecologic oncologistsLife discussionsAdvanced-stage cancerProgression of diseaseYears of ageFirst recurrenceMajor surgeryPatient ageHalf of respondentsStage cancerMedical statusResponse rateTumor sitePatientsOncologistsPilot studyPilot surveyHealth insuranceInitial responseSurvey MonkeyAgeSocial supportCare