Peritoneal Wash Cytology in Gastric Carcinoma. Prognostic Significance and Therapeutic Consequences

M. La Torre (1) , M. Ferri (1) , M.R. Giovagnoli (2) , N. Sforza (1) , G. Cosenza (1) , E. Giarnieri (2) , V. Ziparo (1)

1 Department of Surgery
2 Department of Cytopathology

The prognosis of patients with gastric cancer is poor, even following curative resection, and is related primarily to the extent of disease at presentation. In locally advanced gastric tumors, peritoneal lavage cytology (PLC) is a relevant prognostic factor. The Authors present their results of peritoneal washing cytology, evaluating the prognostic value of this technique, and discussing the clinical impact.

Mots clés: Peritoneal Wash Cytology; Gastric Carcinoma; intraperitoneal free cancer cells

M. La Torre, M. Ferri, M.R. Giovagnoli, N. Sforza, G. Cosenza, et al.. Peritoneal Wash Cytology in Gastric Carcinoma. Prognostic Significance and Therapeutic Consequences. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2010, 36 (10), pp.982. ⟨10.1016/j.ejso.2010.06.007⟩. ⟨hal-00625569⟩