| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3944347 | Gynecologic Oncology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundWomen with ovarian cancer primarily present with advanced intra-abdominal disease, frequently involving the diaphragm.CasesWe present 2 cases of combined planned intra-thoracic and abdominopelvic radical cytoreduction for stage IV peritoneal malignancy.ConclusionsOur case report indicates the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in treating patients with advanced-stage peritoneal disease. Multi-disciplinary surgical procedures can achieve optimal cytoreduction and possibly improve overall survival.
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Authors
Marilyn Huang, Douglas A. Levine, Manjit Bains, Nabil Rizk, Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum,