title: Preoperative Assessment of Cancer Patients with Peritoneal Metastases for Complete Cytoreduction.
abstract: The purpose of this manuscript is to critically evaluate the preoperative assessments of peritoneal metastases described to date. Recommendations regarding use of current modalities and an assessment of their reliability will be made.
authors.affiliation: Center for Gastrointestinal Malignancies, MedStar Washington Cancer Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 106 Irving St., NW, Suite 3900, Washington, DC 20010 USA.
authors.forename: Paul H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Sugarbaker
keywords: CT; Concerning radiologic features; MRI; PET; Peritoneal metastases normograms; SPDSS; Signet ring cells