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Disparities in the Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Kathleen Marulanda1, Ugwuji N Maduekwe2
1Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, 4001 Burnett-Womack Building 170 Manning Drive, CB #7050, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7050, USA. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/kmaruMD.
Abstract:
Peritoneal surface malignancies are a group of aggressive cancers involving the peritoneum. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy can improve outcomes and survival in select patients. Despite significant advancements in care, racial disparities in peritoneal malignancy outcomes persist and may have even worsened over time. Poor adherence to guideline-recommended therapy introduces wide variability in patient care and often results in fewer options and suboptimal treatment of vulnerable populations. This review explores biological, sociodemographic, and environmental factors that contribute to disparities in peritoneal malignancy outcomes.
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