Respiratory Complications in the Immediate Postoperative Period after Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Nowadays: An Observational Study.

Background And Objectives: Several respiratory complications have been described after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).

Materials And Methods: Patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) after CRS and HIPEC during 10 years.

Data Recorded Were: Demographic characteristics; severity of illness; complete blood sample; chest radiographs; type of cancer and extension; HIPEC drug and temperature; ICU and hospital stay; and mortality.