Acute malignant obstruction in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis: The role of palliative surgery

摘要

Introduction: Patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis who do not have curative treatment options often develop acute obstructive symptoms and when conservative management fails, surgical treatment is the remaining option. However, palliative surgery is associated with high morbidity and mortality and the chance of success is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of palliative surgery and to provide guidance for surgeons, medical oncologists and patients in their decision-making.