Peritoneal Metastases: Prevention and Treatment. - 2016

Colorectal cancer is a surgicaly curable disease. It requires multimodality of treatment in Localy advanced and metastatic disease. Molecular markers like RAS mutation has brought in change in the mangement of metastatic disease. Nearly 15 to 20 % presents with peritonieal surface metastasis. The debate continues with systomic vs Cyutoreductive surgery with are without HIPEC. This article highlights management of peritoneal metastasis with special reference to prevention and treatment.


English

0975-7651


PubMed-not-MEDLINE -- Not indexed


Washington Cancer Institute


Journal Article