Computed tomographic peritoneography prior to intraperitoneal chemotherapy in advanced Müllerian cancer: a pilot study.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to utilize computed tomographic peritoneography (CTP) to assess distribution prior to intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced müllerian cancer.


METHODS
Nineteen patients were submitted to CTP. A novel 6-point peritoneal distribution index was developed and applied to the patients prospectively.


RESULTS
The median peritoneal distribution index was 6 (range, 4-6). The most common region for incomplete peritoneal distribution correlated to the right subphrenic space.


CONCLUSIONS
Further studies are needed to determine the impact of inadequate distribution on recurrence and survival.
Barlin
Joyce N
JN
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA. jbarlin1@jhmi.edu <jbarlin1@jhmi.edu>
Bristow
Robert E
RE
Bleich
Karen
K
Giuntoli
Robert L
RL
Thompson
Sharon
S
Diaz-Montes
Teresa P
TP
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007274:Injections, Intraperitoneal; D009095:Mullerian Ducts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011379:Prognosis; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents