Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion
Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion | |
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Term | Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion |
Short definition | continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion - (pronounced) (kon-TIN-yoo-us HY-per-THER-mik PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-ul per-FYOO-zhun) treatment during surgery in which a heated solution containing anticancer drugs is infused through a thin tube directly into the abdomen. After surgically removing as much tumor tissue as possible, continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion is given to kill remaining tumor cells. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion - (pronounced) (kon-TIN-yoo-us HY-per-THER-mik PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-ul per-FYOO-zhun) treatment during surgery in which a heated solution containing anticancer drugs is infused through a thin tube directly into the abdomen. After surgically removing as much tumor tissue as possible, continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion is given to kill remaining tumor cells. It is most commonly used to treat cancer that has spread to the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). Also called CHPP, HIPEC and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
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