Retrospective review demonstrates surgery remains central while chemotherapy fails in pseudomyxoma peritonei, highlighting the value of repeated resections and nutrition.
The management of nine patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei was reviewed. Aggressive surgical resection of tumor is the standard of treatment, with many patients requiring multiple laparotomies. Chemotherapy, including the use of cisplatin is not effective. Long-term nutritional support provides a better quality of survival for select patients.
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