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Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Principles of Management
Paul H. . Ed(S): Sugarbaker
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Description for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Principles of Management
Paperback. Editor(s): Sugarbaker, Paul H. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 434 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 691.
Paul Sugarbaker and his colleagues have persevered in the study and treat ment of peritoneal carcinomatosis. The peritoneal cavity has many unique and incompletely appreciated properties. These properties, coupled with the biologic behavior of many cancers, results in the seeding and growth of these cancers on the peritoneum. Many of these cancers remain localized to the peritoneum only, never metastasizing to other sites. One possible reason for this may be the obstruction of the afferent lymphatics on the undersurface of the diaphragm. The mucopolysaccharides produced by many of these neoplasma are probably viscous enough to obstruct these lymphatics, leading to ... Read more
Paul Sugarbaker and his colleagues have persevered in the study and treat ment of peritoneal carcinomatosis. The peritoneal cavity has many unique and incompletely appreciated properties. These properties, coupled with the biologic behavior of many cancers, results in the seeding and growth of these cancers on the peritoneum. Many of these cancers remain localized to the peritoneum only, never metastasizing to other sites. One possible reason for this may be the obstruction of the afferent lymphatics on the undersurface of the diaphragm. The mucopolysaccharides produced by many of these neoplasma are probably viscous enough to obstruct these lymphatics, leading to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
434
Condition
New
Series
Cancer Treatment and Research
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461285311
SKU
V9781461285311
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