Biological Sciences Division
Published December 16, 2022 | Version v1
Journal article Open

Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal peritoneal metastases: Where do we stand?

Creators

  • 1. University of Chicago

Description

Plain Language Summary

Patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) benefit from surgery to remove all the cancer.

The addition of certain types of intra-abdominal chemotherapy during surgery improves survival for select patients.

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1002/cncr.34567
Other
oai:uchicago.tind.io:5420

Funding

Irving Harris Foundation
2-74146, 2020

UChicago Information

Division(s)
Biological Sciences Division
Department(s)
Surgery