The importance of synchronicity in the management of colorectal peritoneal metastases with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

The importance of synchronicity in the management of colorectal peritoneal metastases with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Abstract Background Colorectal peritoneal metastases (CPM) occur in up to 13% of patients with colorectal cancer, presenting either synchronously or metachronously. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS and HIPEC) have been increasingly utilised for selected CPM pa...

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Main Authors: Jolene Si Min Wong, Grace Hwei Ching Tan, Claramae Shulyn Chia, Johnny Ong, Wai Yee Ng, Melissa Ching Ching Teo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Colorectal peritoneal metastases
Synchronous
Metachronous
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-020-1784-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-020-1784-4

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