Radical palliative surgery: new limits to pursue

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Synopsis: 

This article provides a detailed case study of a 13 year old girl with a massive desmoid tumor.  She has definitive quality-of-life goals in mind going into her treatment options; wishes that are taken into consideration as the article discusses potential palliative surgeries to help alleviate pain and restore mobility.  This is a good palliative care case study that exemplifies patient-centered care whith the goal of maximizing quality of life and minimizing complications. 

Source: 
Pediatric Surgery International
Vol/Page/Date: 
2009 October; 25(10): 917–921.
Resource Type: 
Journal Article
Author/Source: 
Young-Spint et al
Link URL: 
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2749181
keywords: 
Desmoid tumor, Palliative surgery, Pediatric, Palliation, Radical surgery
Submitter: 
A. Peters
Date of Resource: 
October 2009