Übelkeit und Erbrechen in der Onkologie: Ursachen, Diagnose, Therapie = Nausea and vomiting in oncology : Causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of radio- and chemotherapy that affect the quality of life and represent a health risk. Emesis is controlled by the general pattern generator in the medulla oblongata. It is mediated by neurotransmitters such as serotonin, substance P, and dopamine. The ri...

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Main Authors: Hübner, Jutta (Author) , Jordan, Karin (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:German
English
Published: 2019
In: Der Onkologe
Year: 2018, Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 75-86
ISSN:1433-0415
DOI:10.1007/s00761-018-0498-5
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00761-018-0498-5
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Author Notes:Jutta Hübner, Clara Dubois, Franziska Jahn, Karin Jordan
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Summary:Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of radio- and chemotherapy that affect the quality of life and represent a health risk. Emesis is controlled by the general pattern generator in the medulla oblongata. It is mediated by neurotransmitters such as serotonin, substance P, and dopamine. The risk for emesis is mainly determined by cytostatics, the type of radiotherapy, and to an extent by individual factors. There are three forms of emesis: acute, delayed, and anticipatory. Emesis prevention is preferred over therapy. Acute emesis is prevented with 5‑hydroxytryptamine (HT)3 receptor antagonists. In the case of a high risk of emesis, they are combined with neurokinin (NK)1 receptor antagonists and corticosteroids. Delayed emesis prophylaxis consists mainly of the last two. Anticipatory emesis is initiated by psychological processes; therefore, the reduction of fear and negative emotions is key.
Item Description:Online publiziert: 11. Dezember 2018
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Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1433-0415
DOI:10.1007/s00761-018-0498-5