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- Title
Peritoneal nebulizer: a novel technique for delivering intraperitoneal therapeutics in laparoscopic surgery to prevent locoregional recurrence.
- Authors
Alkhamesi, N A; Ridgway, P F; Ramwell, A; McCullough, P W; Peck, D H; Darzi, A W
- Abstract
Peritoneal involvement is a significant issue in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. Current statistics indicate that after surgical intervention, up to 20% of patients will present with locoregional metastasis. The ability to inhibit initial tumor adhesion to the mesothelial lining of the peritoneum may be considered critical in the inhibition of tumor development. This article describes, the use of a novel nebulizer system capable of delivering high-concentration, low-dose therapeutics to the peritoneal cavity.
- Publication
Surgical endoscopy, 2005, Vol 19, Issue 8, p1142
- ISSN
1432-2218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-004-2214-3