Outcomes of gynecologic oncology patients undergoing gastrografin small bowel follow-through studies.

Objective: To characterize the outcomes of gynecologic oncology patients undergoing small bowel follow-throughs (SBFTs) with Gastrografin at our institution.

Study Design: We identified all gynecologic oncology patients undergoing an SBFT from January 2004 to December 2009. We characterized the SBFT as normal, delayed transit, partial obstruction, or complete obstruction.

Constructing a Novel Simple LEEP Training Model.

Background: Duty hour restrictions and enhanced focus on patient safety have prompted the development of new instruction models for practice of surgical techniques outside the operating room, including models for teaching loop electrosurgical excisional procedure (LEEP), a common procedure that gynecology residents perform to diagnose and manage cervical disease.

Objective: We sought to develop an inexpensive and reusable training model for guided practice opportunities that will improve gynecology residents' LEEP technique.

Methods: Polyvinyl chloride, foam, and a polish sausage are used to simulate the basic anatomy of the vagina and cervix.

Folate and folate receptor alpha antagonists mechanism of action in ovarian cancer.

Objective: The goal of this report is to review the activity of promising antifolate and folate receptor agents being developed for ovarian cancer including thymidylate synthase inhibitors, antifolate receptor antibodies, and folate-chemotherapy conjugates.

Methods: A literature search was performed over the last 5 years using the terms "folate receptor" and "ovarian cancer" and those that specifically addressed the MOA were included. Abstracts presented within the last 3 years were also searched and included in this review where appropriate.

Perioperative morbidity and mortality in octogenarians with ovarian cancer.

Background: The decision to choose surgical cytoreduction in patients with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer may be influenced by their age. We compared perioperative morbidity and mortality of octogenarians compared with younger patients undergoing surgical cytoreduction.

Methods: A retrospective chart review identified patients who underwent primary surgical cytoreduction for ovarian cancer between January 2005 and December 2009.