IPkemoterapia
IPkemoterapia refers to a specific regimen used in chemotherapy treatment. The acronym IP stands for Intraperitoneal, indicating that the chemotherapy drugs are delivered directly into the peritoneal cavity, which is the space within the abdomen that contains organs like the stomach, intestines, and liver. This method contrasts with intravenous chemotherapy, where drugs are administered into a vein.
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is often employed for cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal
The procedure typically involves surgically placing a catheter into the peritoneal cavity. Chemotherapy is then infused