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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2021

Ultrasound for Preoperatively Predicting Pathology Grade, Complete Cytoreduction Possibility, and Survival Outcomes of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.

Lei Liang, Xuedi Han, Nan Zhou, Hongbin Xu, Jun Guo, Qian Zhang

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Lei LiangDepartment of Ultrasound, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xuedi HanDepartment of Ultrasound, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China.
Nan ZhouDepartment of Ultrasound, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China.
Hongbin XuDepartment of Myxoma, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China.
Jun GuoDepartment of Ultrasound, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China.
Qian ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.

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objectivesThis study aimed to investigate the value of using ultrasound (US) preoperatively for predicting pathological classification, complete cytoreduction possibility, and survival rate of patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

methodsWe retrospectively studied PMP patients who were scheduled for cytoreductive surgery between May 2009 and October 2019. US examination was performed before surgery. Factors related to high-grade pathology and poor completeness of cytoreduction (CC) score were identified. Associations between ultrasound characteristics and the survival status were also examined to identify independent predictive factors.

resultsPMP patients with clear ascites, abdominal lymph nodes, omental cake, abdominal mass, portal infiltration, and mesenteric involvement visible on US were considered to have high-grade pathology. Various US features were shown to be independent prognostic markers for inadequate cytoreduction in PMP patients. Portal infiltration and mesenteric involvement were significant prognostic factors for lower survival rates (hazard ratio = 3.092, 3.932, respectively). A visual nomogram including these factors was constructed to predict survival rates. The consistency index was 0.777, which reflected relatively high accuracy.

conclusionsPreoperative US has the potential to predict pathological grade and resectability of PMP. Portal infiltration and mesenteric involvement were independent predictors of poor clinical outcomes in PMP patients. Furthermore, a simple-to-use nomogram derived from our study data may be a helpful visual tool in clinical practice to predict 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates for PMP patients.

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prognosispseudomyxoma peritoneirecurrencesonographyultrasound

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PMCPMC8480392

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