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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Cerebral edema in a patient following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemoperfusion

Authors: Rajalakshmi L Nair, Jonathan Tobias, Grant Stemmerman, Andrew M Lowy

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2006

Abstract

Background

Cytoreductive surgery and intraoperative, intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemoperfusion (HIPEC) is increasingly used to treat peritoneal surface metastases. We describe a fatal case of cerebral edema in a patient with appendiceal carcinoma and an underlying seizure disorder who underwent cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.

Case presentation

A case of fatal postoperative cerebral edema is presented in a patient with an underlying seizure disorder and recurrent mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix. The patient was treated with cytoreductive surgery and intraoperative intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemoperfusion. The details and implications of this complication are discussed.

Conclusion

The recognition of this potential complication is important for physicians performing cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Special caution should be taken when patients with seizure disorders are being considered for this treatment.

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Title: Cerebral edema in a patient following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemoperfusion
Authors: Rajalakshmi L Nair
Jonathan Tobias
Grant Stemmerman
Andrew M Lowy
Publication date: 01-12-2006
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-4-85

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Cerebral edema in a patient following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemoperfusion

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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