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. 2012:2012:405652.
doi: 10.1155/2012/405652. Epub 2012 Jun 20.

Surgical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis from gastric cancer

Kiran K Turaga  1 , T Clark Gamblin, Sam Pappas
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Surgical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis from gastric cancer

Kiran K Turaga et al. Int J Surg Oncol. 2012.

Abstract

Peritoneal carcinomatosis from gastric cancer is considered a fatal disease with limited treatment options. Recent advances in the understanding of the disease process, systemic chemotherapy, and application of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic chemoperfusion have shown promising results in the management of this difficult disease. Novel therapies such as extensive intraperitoneal lavage and intraperitoneal targeted agents are being applied in the management of this disease. We review the current literature in this field and describe the rationale behind some of these advances.

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Figure 1
Diffusion-weighted MRI demonstrating ascites (arrow) in patients with gastric cancer following partial gastrectomy with chemotherapy-associated steatohepatitis.
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Figure 2
Mesenteric disease from gastric cancer primary leading to bowel obstruction.
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