Journal of surgical oncology
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Quality indicators (QI) have been developed to measure quality of colorectal cancer care in the Netherlands. The aim of this study is to evaluate if these QI consistently assess the quality of colorectal cancer care in a hospital (internal consistency) and if these QI correlate with each other (construct validity). ⋯ QI on colorectal cancer care do provide complementary information. Individual QI are not suitable as a surrogate measure for the quality of colorectal cancer care. More comprehensive measures are needed for true assessment of hospital performance.
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Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) from colorectal cancer is associated with a poor prognosis. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have improved survival compared to systemic chemotherapy. We evaluate the results of this treatment in our institution. ⋯ CRS + HIPEC with oxaliplatin for PC from colorectal cancer is an effective treatment with encouraging survival results.