The Role of Cytoreductive Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) in Patients with High-Grade Appendiceal Carcinoma and Extensive Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Abstract
Patients with peritoneal mucinous carcinomatosis (PMCA) of appendiceal origin and extensive disease are commonly advised against CRS/HIPEC. We hypothesize that CRS/HIPEC is a beneficial treatment for this group. Retrospective analysis of 134 patients with appendiceal cancer treated with CRS/HIPEC was performed from a prospective database. Extent of disease, measured by peritoneal cancer index (PCI), was related to completeness of cytoreduction...
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Title
The Role of Cytoreductive Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) in Patients with High-Grade Appendiceal Carcinoma and Extensive Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Published Date
Jun 24, 2011
Journal
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
110 - 114
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