Review paper

The Role of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Ovarian Cancer

Volume: 14, Issue: 7, Pages: 683 - 694
Published: Jul 1, 2009
Abstract
Overall outcomes for women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) remain relatively poor, and superior methods of treatment are needed. EOC is a peritoneal surface malignancy that is relatively sensitive to chemotherapy agents, making it a good target for i.p. chemotherapy. Because there is strong laboratory data demonstrating the ability of hyperthermia to increase the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents, the addition of hyperthermia to i.p....
Paper Details
Title
The Role of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Ovarian Cancer
Published Date
Jul 1, 2009
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
683 - 694
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