Abstract
Background: Women with ovarian cancer primarily present with advanced intra-abdominal disease, frequently involving the diaphragm. Cases: We present 2 cases of combined planned intra-thoracic and abdominopelvic radical cytoreduction for stage IV peritoneal malignancy. Conclusions: Our case report indicates the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in treating patients with advanced-stage peritoneal disease. Multi-disciplinary surgical procedures can achieve optimal cytoreduction and possibly improve overall survival.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 533-536 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Gynecologic oncology |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cytoreduction
- Intra-thoracic
- Peritoneal malignancy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology