AI Article Synopsis
- - Pseudomyxoma peritonei arises from mucinous tumors in the ovaries and appendix, causing dangerous mucin buildup in the abdomen, with poor treatment options and survival rates (53% at 5 years, 32% at 10 years) reported.
- - The text describes a study involving 4 patients who had laparoscopic surgery to remove mucin after their disease recurred, showing a minimally invasive approach to manage their condition.
- - The findings suggest that repeated laparoscopic procedures can significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from pseudomyxoma peritonei.
Article Abstract
Background And Objectives: Pseudomyxoma peritonei results from ovarian and appendiceal mucinous tumors. Cyst rupture results in intraabdominal mucin accumulation, leading to abdominal distension. No effective treatment has yet been established. Pseudomyxoma peritonei is generally associated with a poor prognosis. In a recent Mayo Clinic report, the 5-year survival rate for this disease was 53% and the 10-year survival rate was 32%, while the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center reported 5- and 10-year survival rates of 75% and 10%.
Methods And Results: In this report, we describe 4 patients with a laparoscopically confirmed recurrence of pseudomyxoma peritonei who subsequently underwent repeated laparoscopic mucin removal.
Conclusion: Because laparoscopic surgery can be performed frequently, it appears that laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure, greatly improves the quality of life of patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei.
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