continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion

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Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion (CHPP) is a procedure in which the abdominal cavity is bathed in warm fluid that contains anticancer drugs. It is a kind of hyperthermia therapy.{{cite web |title=NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |url=https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/continuous-hyperthermic-peritoneal-perfusion |website=National Cancer Institute |accessdate=15 October 2018 |language=en}}

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