Surgical oncology clinics of North America
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Surg. Oncol. Clin. N. Am. · Oct 2001
Evolving structures in surgical oncology and the role of the Federation of European Cancer Societies in continuing medical education.
This article describes the evolution of a European system of accreditation of educational events in oncology and the establishment by the Federation of European Cancer Societies of the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe. It draws attention to the need for a coordinated system which is acceptable in the different European countries so that an international system of "Eurocredits" can be devised. Through the official Union Europeénne des Médecins Specialistes (UEMS), reciprocity with the accrediting bodies in the United States and other countries is planned.
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Surg. Oncol. Clin. N. Am. · Oct 2001
ReviewIntraperitoneal chemohyperthermia: rationale, technique, indications, and results.
Intraperitoneal chemohyperthermia (IPCH) is a loco-regional treatment for intraperitoneal malignancies. This ultra-radical treatment combines complete cytoreduction of macroscopic peritoneal disease preceding perioperative intraperitoneal perfusion of a chemotherapeutic drug heated to 42 degrees to 44 degrees to treat microscopic residual disease. ⋯ In selected patients, IPCH may lead to 27% five-year overall survival in cases of PC, and as high as 86% five-year survival in cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei. In the near future, this approach will become the standard treatment for selected cases of PC.