Background: Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is the most common histological type of peritoneal mesothelioma (PM). Accurate histology and Ki67 assessment are crucial for treatment and prognosis, yet intra-tumoral heterogeneity may hinder preoperative diagnostics. A standardized diagnostic pathway is lacking. This study evaluates … [Read more...]
Prognostic importance of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma patients receiving cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
Background: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but aggressive cancer. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) was the preferred choice for selected patients. The purpose of this study was to thoroughly examine the impact of the combined treatment and the prognostic variables, particularly the … [Read more...]