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Erciyes Tip Dergisi, vol.29, no.4, pp.346-349, 2007 (Scopus)
Introduction: Pseudomyxoma peritonei is very rare, and its exact pathogenesis is unknown. It is characterized by intra-abdominal gelatinous fluid collections. The aim of this study our 15-year experience with pseudomyxoma peritonei cases and therapy during this period Material and Method: In this study; we presented 8 pseudomyxoma peritonei cases who were diagnosed and treated at last 15 years in our General Surgery Clinic, Meram Medical faculty, Selçuk University. All cases were applied aggressive surgery resection. However, for 4 cases recurrent repair was applied(Total 11 laparatomia). Though the number of chemotherapy applied cases was low, it was observed that chemotherapy was not effectine enough and that radical surgery was more benefical.