Essays about: "Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy"

Found 2 essays containing the words Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.

1. 1. Postoperative Quality of Life in Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

   University essay from

   Author : Benjamin Rinius; [2021-05-31]
   Keywords : Quality of life; QLQ-C30; Cytoreductive Surgery; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy;

   Abstract : Background Today, cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) are believed to have increased survival rate in patients affected by peritoneal carcinomatosis. However, cured patients and long-term survivors have ongoing health care problem after their treatment is successfully completed. READ MORE

3. 2. Patient-Reported Recovery after Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Benjamin Rinius; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : abstract Background: In the past, peritoneal carcinomatosis which develops after dissemination from digestive cancers has been regarded as a terminal disease that would result in the death regardless of the nature of intervention. Today, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) combined with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) is an optional curative treatment reported to improve a rate of survival for selected patients. READ MORE