Treating peritoneal mesothelioma with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. A case series and review of the literature.
Τίτλος | Treating peritoneal mesothelioma with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. A case series and review of the literature. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Stamou, K., Tsamis D., Pallas N., Samanta E., Courcoutsakis N., Prassopoulos P., & Tentes A-A. |
Journal | Int J Hyperthermia |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | 850-6 |
Date Published | 2015 |
ISSN | 1464-5157 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Antineoplastic Agents, Cisplatin, Combined Modality Therapy, Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures, Doxorubicin, Female, Fluorouracil, Humans, Hyperthermia, Induced, Lung Neoplasms, Male, Mesothelioma, Middle Aged, Peritoneal Neoplasms, Tumor Burden, Young Adult |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Encouraging results on survival of patients with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma have been shown with the use of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy. This study explores the impact of aggressive surgical treatment on overall survival of peritoneal mesothelioma. |
DOI | 10.3109/02656736.2015.1075071 |
Alternate Journal | Int J Hyperthermia |
PubMed ID | 26382910 |