The treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis in elderly patients
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Background Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a frequent evolution of gastrointestinal and gynecologic malignancy and it has been regarded as a lethal clinical entity. Treatment options for these patients have improved significantly in the past few years. CytoReductive Surgery (CRS) plus Hyperthermic IntraPEritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an aggressive and promising treatment for patients with peritoneal malignancies. Whether this type of major cancer surgery is feasible in elderly patients is an ongoing question.
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