continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion

Definition / meaning of continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion

A procedure that bathes the abdominal cavity in fluid that contains anticancer drugs. This fluid is warmer than body temperature. This procedure appears to kill cancer cells without harming normal cells. Also called CHPP.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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