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. 1989 Dec;35(3):321-2.
doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(89)90071-1.

Prognostic value of the rupture of the capsule in stage I epithelial ovarian carcinoma

P Sevelda  1 , C Dittrich, H Salzer
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Prognostic value of the rupture of the capsule in stage I epithelial ovarian carcinoma

P Sevelda et al. Gynecol Oncol. 1989 Dec.

Abstract

The prognostic influence of the integrity or the rupture of the capsule was examined in 60 patients with stage I epithelial ovarian carcinoma. After an average follow-up of 75 months (range 30-120 months) the probability of 5-year survival was 76% in both groups. Therefore, we conclude that rupture of the tumor during surgery has no influence on survival rates. Consequently, these patients should not be considered as belonging to the subgroup stage IC ovarian carcinoma, as suggested by the FIGO committee.

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