The Chicago Consensus on peritoneal surface malignancies: Palliative care considerations

Abstract

The Chicago Consensus Working Group provides multidisciplinary recommendations for palliative care specifically related to peritoneal surface malignancies. These guidelines are developed with input from leading experts including surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, palliative care physicians, and pharmacists. These guidelines recognize and address the emerging need for increased awareness in the appropriate management of peritoneal surface disease. They are not intended to replace the quest for higher levels of evidence.

Keywords: ascites; consensus; intestinal obstruction; neoplasm metastasis; palliative care; peritoneal neoplasms.