Ann Acad Med Singap
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Patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) usually have dismal prognoses, even with traditional systemic therapy. Peritonectomy or cytoreductive surgery (CRS) has been used to treat selected patients. It is also commonly used in the management of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), often in combination with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). ⋯ It is important to recognise the role of and indications for CRS and HIPEC. Biologic factors of the disease and completeness of resection are important prognostic factors. Cytoreductive surgery, combined with intraperitoneal chemotherapy, can improve survival in selected patients with peritoneal-based malignancies.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Jan 2010
Thrombocytopenia and its related factors: a hospital-based, cross-sectional study.
The objective of this study was to explore the association between thrombocytopenia and its related factors. ⋯ It is advisable to further check the hepatic status, if thrombocytopenia is noted.