Assessing the need for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis at the time of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: A literature review Review
| Authors: | Moufarrij, S.; Sassine, D.; Basaran, D.; Jewell, E. L. |
| Review Title: | Assessing the need for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis at the time of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: A literature review |
| Abstract: | Objective: Gynecologic cancers, especially ovarian cancer, are associated with a high incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Recent data have shown the risk of VTE development is not only limited to the postoperative period; there also appears to be an increased risk during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) administration, prompting the need for better risk stratification in this setting. We sought to assess the risk of VTE development in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing NACT. Methods: We performed a PubMed literature review using the following medical terms: advanced ovarian cancer, advanced peritoneal cancer, advanced fallopian tube cancer, thrombosis, thromboembolic events, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Eligible studies included patients with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer who underwent NACT and had VTE. VTE was defined as either a deep venous thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism. Results: Seven relevant studies were identified; all 7 were published between 2017 and 2021. Across these studies, we identified 1427 patients who underwent NACT and either had VTE at presentation or developed VTE during their treatment course. Of these patients, 1171 underwent NACT and were at risk for VTE development and were included in our pooled analysis. Of these patients, 144 (12.3%) developed VTE. Conclusions: VTE prophylaxis may be considered in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing NACT. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | cancer survival; overall survival; review; advanced cancer; cancer patient; antineoplastic agent; ovarian cancer; cytoreductive surgery; ovary cancer; incidence; risk factor; systematic review; ovary carcinoma; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; ethnicity; african american; venous thromboembolism; gynecologic malignancies; international federation of gynecology and obstetrics; thrombosis prevention; human; female; khorana score |
| Journal Title: | Gynecologic Oncology |
| Volume: | 170 |
| ISSN: | 0090-8258 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2023-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 167 |
| End Page: | 171 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.01.012 |
| PUBMED: | 36701837 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledged in the PDF -- Corresponding author is MSK author: Elizabeth L. Jewell -- Source: Scopus |
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