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Computed tomographic assessment of intraperitoneal fluid distribution prior to intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

P. M. Hughes, MRCP, FRCR I. Zammit-Maempel, MRCP, FRCR and D. Murphy, MRCOG ^*

Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute, Department of Radiology, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 9EX, UK ^* Department of Medical Oncology, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 9EX, UK

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Intraperitoneal chemotherapy (IPCT) is under evaluation in patients with ovarian cancer. Computed tomographic peritoneography (CTP) prior to IPCT establishes the distribution of the infusate, which if complete, demonstrates the patient's suitability for this method of treatment. We report our method of CTP and describe the intraperitoneal fluid distribution and complications encountered in 28 patients with advanced ovarian carcinoma being considered for IPCT.

Key Words: Computed tomographic peritoneography • Ovarian carcinoma • Residual disease • Intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Received for publication May 13, 1991. Revision received August 5, 1991. Accepted for publication September 12, 1991.