Consensus statement for treatment protocols in pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC).

Objectives: Safe implementation and thorough evaluation of new treatments require prospective data monitoring and standardization of treatments. Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) is a promising alternative for the treatment of patients with peritoneal disease with an increasing number of suggested drug regimens. The aim was to reach expert consensus on current PIPAC treatment protocols and to define the most important research topics.

Standardizing training for Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy.

Background: PIPAC is a novel mode of intraperitoneal drug delivery for patients with peritoneal cancer (PC). PIPAC is a safe treatment with promising oncological results. Therefore, a structured training program is needed to maintain high standards and to guarantee safe implementation.

Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases.

This article reviews the clinical features of systemic and autoimmune diseases affecting the perianal region and its surrounding integumentary structures.

Mycotic and Bacterial Infections.

This article reviews the salient clinical features, evaluation, and treatment of mycotic and bacterial infections of the perianal and contiguous zones of the human body.

Idiopathic Pruritus Ani and Acute Perianal Dermatitis.

This article reviews the etiologies, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment of idiopathic pruritus ani and perianal dermatitis. It underscores a practical approach to each of these common proctologic conditions.