Minerva chirurgica
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare form of peritoneal carcinomatosis characterized by abnormal quantity of extracellular mucinous material. It almost originates from a primary appendiceal tumor with different malignancy degrees. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcome and long-term survival on 80 patients affected by PMP after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) associated with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). ⋯ PMP can be treated with curative intent in a large percentage of cases by cytoreductive surgery associated with HIPEC. This new approach could be performed safely with acceptable morbidity and mortality in selected patients treated in specialized centers. Completeness of cytoreduction allows to achieve the best results.