Early Data Of Patients With Pseudomyxoma Peritonei From Appendiceal Origin Treated By A Strategy Of Cytoreductive Surgery And Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

Algirdas Šlepavičius, Vaidotas Turskis, Vitalija Nutautienė, Vitalijus Eismontas Abstract Background. Appendiceal peritoneal pseudomyxoma (PMP) is very rare disease and its longterm prognosis is poor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of an aggressive treatment approach used in our institution for the last 4 years. Methods. We selected all patients with PMP…