Modified selection criteria for complete cytoreductive surgery plus HIPEC based on peritoneal cancer index and small bowel involvement for peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin

Ejso3.80
Volume: 40, Issue: 11, Pages: 1467 - 1473
Published: Nov 1, 2014
Abstract
Background: Complete cytoreductive surgery (CCRS) plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is on the verge of becoming the gold standard treatment for selected patients presenting peritoneal metastases (PM) of colorectal origin. PM is scored with the peritoneal cancer index (PCI), which is the main prognostic factor. However, small bowel (SB) involvement could exert an independent prognostic impact. Aim: To define an adequate...
Paper Details
Title
Modified selection criteria for complete cytoreductive surgery plus HIPEC based on peritoneal cancer index and small bowel involvement for peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin
Published Date
Nov 1, 2014
Journal
Volume
40
Issue
11
Pages
1467 - 1473
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