Micro-Biopsy Forceps in the Assessment of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Possible New Indication?

• Main Authors: Cecilia Binda (Author), Emanuele Dabizzi (Author), Emanuele Sinagra (Author), Adele Fornelli (Author), Luca Saragoni (Author), Vincenzo Cennamo (Author), Andrea Anderloni (Author), Carlo Fabbri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is defined as a metastatic involvement of the peritoneum by several other primary sites and it is characterized by a marked worsening of prognosis, with limited treatment opportunities. Subsequently, PC should be ruled out before any invasive treatment is administered....