Tumor-positive peritoneal cytology in patients with gastric cancer is associated with poor outcome: a nationwide study

The clinical significance of tumor-positive peritoneal cytology (CYT+) in gastric cancer (GC) patients is unclear. This nationwide cohort study aimed to i) assess the frequency of cytological analysis at staging laparoscopy; ii) determine the prevalence of CYT+ GC; and iii) compare overall survival (OS) in CYT+ patients versus those with (PM+) and those without (PM-) macroscopic peritoneal disease.

Source: European Journal of Cancer - January 14, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Karen Van Der Sluis, Steven N. Taylor, Liudmila L. Kodach, Jolanda M. van Dieren, Ignace H.J.T. de Hingh, Bas P.L. Wijnhoven, Rob H.A. Verhoeven, Marieke A. Vollebergh, Johanna W. van Sandick Tags: Original Research Source Type: research