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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of co-occurring symptoms in patients with advanced cancer and malignant fungating wounds (MFWs) on palliative and functional performance, and the feasibility of collecting self-reported data in this population.

Design: This was an exploratory, observational study. Quantitative surveys and qualitative semistructured interviews using a phenomenological approach were employed.

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Malignant colonic polyps can be removed endoscopically but surgical resection is sometimes required. However, the polypectomy site can be difficult to locate. Current methods use various tattooing agents, with varying degrees of success.

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Laparoscopic colposuspension versus vaginal suburethral slingplasty: a randomised prospective trial.

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol

December 2006

Australian National University, and Calvary Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Background: This study aimed to determine if laparoscopic colposuspension (LC) was as effective as vaginal suburethral slingplasty (SPARC).

Methods: Ninety-seven women with urodynamic stress incontinence were prospectively randomised to LC (n=48) or SPARC (n=49). Outcome measures were measured at, baseline, six months (n=87) and two years (n=58), and comprised leakage episodes per week and visual analogue scale (VAS) of incontinence severity.

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