Incomplete Cytoreduction in 174 Patients With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Appendiceal Malignancy

Abstract

Incomplete cytoreduction plus perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy of peritoneal dissemination from appendiceal malignancy results in limited long-term survival. Patients with signet ring histology or lymph node involvement have an especially poor outcome. Repeat cytoreduction and intraperitoneal chemohyperthermia may improve outcome.