1.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis (2025 edition).
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(5):441-449
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in China, ranking second in morbidity and fourth in mortality. Metastasis and recurrence are the leading causes of patient death, and the peritoneum is a frequent site of metastasis in CRC, second only to liver and lung metastases. However, the prognosis of peritoneal metastasis is much worse than hepatic and pulmonary metastasis. CRC peritoneal metastasis is challenging early diagnosis, presents with severe symptoms, and has a poor prognosis. It is crucial to emphasize standardized diagnosis and treatment for CRC peritoneal metastasis to improve patients' outcome and enhance their quality of life. This consensus, based on evidence-based medical evidence, revised the "Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis (2022 edition)" and reached a preliminary consensus on the definition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CRC peritoneal metastasis, with the aim of guiding and standardizing the diagnosis and treatment of CRC peritoneal metastasis, developing reasonable and effective comprehensive treatment plans, prolonging survival time and improving quality of life for CRC peritoneal metastasis patients, thereby raising the overall level of diagnosis and treatment for CRC in China.
Humans
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Peritoneal Neoplasms/therapy*
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Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis*
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Consensus
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Quality of Life
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Prognosis
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China
2.Expert consensus on the comprehensive management of peritoneal metastasis from appendiceal epithelial neoplasms (2025 version).
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(11):1223-1231
Epithelial tumors of the appendix refer to neoplastic lesions originating from the epithelial tissue of the appendix mucosa. These neoplasms exhibit highly heterogeneous pathological features and biological behavior, which contribute to their strong propensity for peritoneal metastasis. Currently, evidence-based medicine regarding appendiceal epithelial neoplasms and the management of their peritoneal metastasis is limited, leading to a lack of standardized clinical practices. To address this, the Professional Committee of Integrated Rehabilitation for Peritoneal Tumors of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association has organized multidisciplinary experts to focus on key aspects such as the pathological classification of epithelial tumors of the appendix, clinical staging of tumors,the indications for extended resection after local resection, the surgical treatment strategies for concurrent peritoneal metastasis, perioperative rehabilitation, and individualized treatment, while integrating the technical capabilities of relevant specialties. At the same time, it has standardized the perioperative management of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), as well as the clinical application of the pre-rehabilitation system, to enhance the practical operability. Ultimately, the Expert Consensus on the Comprehensive Management of Peritoneal Metastasis from Appendiceal Epithelial Neoplasms (2025 Edition) was developed. This consensus is aimed at further standardizing the systematic diagnosis and treatment process of epithelial tumors of the appendix, thereby reducing the risk of recurrence, improving patient prognosis, and promoting the standardization and homogenization of the diagnosis and treatment of peritoneal metastasis from such tumors.
Humans
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Appendiceal Neoplasms/therapy*
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Peritoneal Neoplasms/therapy*
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Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures
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Consensus
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
3.Rare metastatic primary intra-abdominal follicular dendritic cell sarcoma poorly responsive to chemotherapy: A case report
Leah Anne E. Legaspi ; Mary Ondinee-Igot ; Gracieux Fernando
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine 2024;62(1):308-313
Background:
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) accounts for about 0.4% of soft tissue sarcomas. Approximately onethird of cases occur in extranodal sites and about 28% of extranodal FDCS may metastasize. Intra-abdominal occurrence is
rare and there is limited published data to guide oncologists on how to best treat this malignancy.
Case Presentation:
This is a case of a 33-year-old female who came in due to incidental finding of a left supraclavicular
mass with 2-year history of early satiety. Neck node biopsy revealed a poorly differentiated malignant tumor with positive
staining for CD21, CD23, vimentin and S100 consistent with FDCS. PET-CT revealed an intensely FDG-avid large mass in
the left upper abdomen with signs of necrosis and mass effect. The patient was given three different chemotherapy
regimens that included (1) gemcitabine/docetaxel, (2) single agent doxorubicin and (3) ifosfamide/etoposide, but she
progressed on all these. Off-label use of bendamustine was then offered and after just the first cycle, the patient reportedly
regained strength and was able to get up from wheelchair with noted interval decrease in size of the cervical mass.
Unfortunately, the patient deteriorated and succumbed to infection and multiple pulmonary embolisms.
Conclusion
Intra-abdominal FDCS is a rare malignancy with heterogenous outcomes with no uniform treatment strategy
at present. Molecular tumor board discussion and multi-disciplinary approach in extranodal FDCS is important in the
diagnosis and management. Patients with multiple poor prognostic factors are at risk for tumor recurrence, metastasis, and
death.
Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular
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Abdominal Neoplasms
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Drug Therapy
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Bendamustine Hydrochloride
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Prognosis
5.Summary of experience with patterning cropped and shaped mesh repair for perineal hernia after abdominoperineal excision in rectal cancer.
Yi Ping CHEN ; Xiang ZHANG ; Chun Zhong LIN ; Guo Zhong LIU ; Shan Geng WENG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2023;61(6):486-492
Objective: To examine the patterning cropped and shaped mesh repair for perineal hernia after abdominoperineal excision (APE) in rectal cancer. Methods: The clinical data of 8 patients with perineal hernia after APE who accepted surgical treatment in the Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Hernia Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from March 2017 to December 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. There were 3 males and 5 females, aged (67.6±7.2) years (range: 56 to 76 years). Eight patients developed a perineal mass at (11.3±2.9) months (range: 5 to 13 months) after APE. After surgical separation of adhesion and exposing the pelvic floor defect, a 15 cm×20 cm anti-adhesion mesh was fashioned as a three-dimensional pocket shape to fit the pelvic defect, then fixed to the promontory or sacrum and sutured to the pelvic sidewalls and the anterior peritoneum, while two side slender slings were tailored in front of the mesh and fixed on the pectineal ligament. Results: The repair of their perineal hernias went well, with an operating time of (240.6±48.8) minutes (range: 155 to 300 minutes). Five patients underwent laparotomy, 3 patients tried laparoscopic surgery first and then transferred to laparotomy combined with the perineal approach. Intraoperative bowel injury was observed in 3 patients. All patients did not have an intestinal fistula, bleeding occurred. No reoperation was performed and their preoperative symptoms improved significantly. The postoperative hospital stay was (13.5±2.9) days (range: 7 to 17 days) and two patients had postoperative ileus, which improved after conservative treatment. Two patients had a postoperative perineal hernia sac effusion, one of them underwent placement of a tube to puncture the hernia sac effusion due to infection, and continued irrigation and drainage. The postoperative follow-up was (34.8±14.0) months (range: 13 to 48 months), and 1 patient developed recurrence in the seventh postoperative month, no further surgery was performed. Conclusions: Surgical repair of the perineal hernia after APE can be preferred transabdominal approach, routine application of laparoscopy is not recommended, combined abdominoperineal approach can be considered if necessary. The perineal hernia after APE can be repaired safely and effectively using the described technique of patterning cropped and shaped mesh repair.
Male
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Female
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Humans
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Animals
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Herniorrhaphy/methods*
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Surgical Mesh
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Retrospective Studies
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Hernia, Abdominal/surgery*
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Hernia
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Rectal Neoplasms/surgery*
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Proctectomy
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Laparoscopy
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Perineum/surgery*
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Postoperative Complications
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Incisional Hernia/surgery*
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Hominidae
6.A case of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
Fang ZHAO ; Ying Liang ZHANG ; Xi LIU ; Ting Hao CHEN ; Jing LI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2023;41(4):307-309
Malignant mesothelioma is a highly malignant disease that most often occurs in the pleural cavity, followed by the peritoneum and pericardium. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) accounts for 10%-15% of all mesothelioma. The most important risk factor for MPM is exposure to asbestos. MPM has no specific clinical symptoms, imaging and histopathology are critical for the diagnosis. There are currently no generally accepted guidelines for curative treatment of MPM. The patient mainly presented with abdominal pain, abdominal distension and discomfort. Due to extensive omentum metastasis, no further surgical treatment was performed. Pemetrexed combined with cisplatin chemotherapy was given for 2 cycles, and the patient is still alive.
Humans
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Mesothelioma, Malignant/drug therapy*
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Mesothelioma/diagnosis*
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Pemetrexed/therapeutic use*
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Cisplatin/therapeutic use*
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Peritoneal Neoplasms/diagnosis*
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Pleural Neoplasms
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Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy*
8.On the difficulties and pains in managing peritoneal metastasis from gastrointestinal cancer in China.
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2023;26(5):410-413
Modern clinical oncology has made great achievements over the last century. However, peritoneal metastasis from gastrointestinal cancer, as one of three most common metastasis modalities, was not re-recognized until the end of the last century, and a normative diagnosis and treatment system has been gradually beginning to be formed until today. This comment is to review the development history, reflect on the lessons and experiences in clinical practice, analyze the difficulties on redefinition, deep understanding and clinical management, and pain points on theory construction, technique practice and discipline construction, in the field of gastrointestinal cancer peritoneal metastasis. We suggested a solution to the difficulties and pain points by realizing the fact of burden of peritoneal metastasis, reinforcing technical training, and promoting collaborative researches, aiming to provide reference for the steady development of peritoneal surface oncology.
Humans
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Peritoneal Neoplasms/secondary*
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
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China
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Pain
9.Recent progress and future prospects of treatment for peritoneal metastasis in gastric cancer.
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2023;26(5):414-418
Peritoneal metastasis is one of the most frequent patterns of metastasis in gastric cancer, and remains a major unmet clinical problem. Thus, systemic chemotherapy remains the mainstay of treatment for gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis. In well-selected patients, the reasonable combination of cytoreductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and neoadjuvant intraperitoneal chemotherapy with systemic chemotherapy will bring significant survival benefits to patients with gastric cancer peritoneal metastasis. In patients with high-risk factors, prophylactic therapy may reduce the risk of peritoneal recurrence, and improves survival after radical gastrectomy. However, high-quality randomized controlled trials will be needed to determine which modality is better. The safety and efficacy of intraoperative extensive intraperitoneal lavage as a preventive measure has not been proven. The safety of HIPEC also requires further evaluation. HIPEC and neoadjuvant intraperitoneal and systemic chemotherapy have achieved good results in conversion therapy, and it is necessary to find more efficient and low-toxicity therapeutic modalities and screen out the potential benefit population. The efficacy of CRS combined with HIPEC on peritoneal metastasis in gastric cancer has been preliminarily validated, and with the completion of clinical studies such as PERISCOPE II, more evidence will be available.
Humans
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Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*
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Peritoneal Neoplasms/secondary*
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use*
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Hyperthermia, Induced/methods*
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Peritoneum/pathology*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures/methods*
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Survival Rate
10.Diagnostic methods for peritoneal molecular residual disease in gastric cancer.
Tong Bo WANG ; Zheng LI ; Dong Bing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2023;26(5):419-422
Peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer serving as the most frequent form of metastasis, is one of the leading causes of death. A portion of surgically treated patients often suffer from small peritoneal residual metastasis, which will lead to recurrence and metastasis of gastric cancer patients after surgery. Given these, the prevention and treatment of peritoneal metastasis of gastric cancer deserves more attention. Molecular residual disease (MRD) refers to the molecular abnormalities of tumor origin that cannot be found by traditional imaging or other laboratory methods after treatment, but can be found by liquid biopsy, representing the possibility of tumor persistence or clinical progress. In recent years, the detection of MRD based on ctDNA has gradually become a research hotspot in the prevention and treatment of peritoneal metastasis. Our team established a new method for MRD molecular diagnosis of gastric cancer, and reviewed the research achievements in this field.
Humans
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Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*
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Peritoneal Neoplasms/secondary*
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Liquid Biopsy
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Neoplasm, Residual/genetics*


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