Intra-thoracic cytoreduction of stage IV peritoneal malignancy: a case series.
BACKGROUND
Women with ovarian cancer primarily present with advanced intra-abdominal disease, frequently involving the diaphragm.


METHODS
We present 2 cases of combined planned intra-thoracic and abdominopelvic radical cytoreduction for stage IV peritoneal malignancy.


CONCLUSIONS
Our case report indicates the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in treating patients with advanced-stage peritoneal disease. Multi-disciplinary surgical procedures can achieve optimal cytoreduction and possibly improve overall survival.
Huang
Marilyn
M
Department of Surgery, Gynecology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA.
Levine
Douglas A
DA
Bains
Manjit
M
Rizk
Nabil
N
Abu-Rustum
Nadeem R
NR
D000231:Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016190:Carboplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020360:Neoadjuvant Therapy; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
D016190:Carboplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel