Computed tomographic peritoneography prior to intraperitoneal chemotherapy in advanced Müllerian cancer: a pilot study

Clin Imaging. 2010 May-Jun;34(3):191-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2009.05.009.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to utilize computed tomographic peritoneography (CTP) to assess distribution prior to intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced müllerian cancer.

Methods: Nineteen patients were submitted to CTP. A novel 6-point peritoneal distribution index was developed and applied to the patients prospectively.

Results: The median peritoneal distribution index was 6 (range, 4-6). The most common region for incomplete peritoneal distribution correlated to the right subphrenic space.

Conclusion: Further studies are needed to determine the impact of inadequate distribution on recurrence and survival.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intraperitoneal
  • Mullerian Ducts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Peritoneum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Prognosis
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents