Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	117655
Country	Lebanon

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for appendiceal mucocele tumors: Five case reports and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ribal Aby Hadeer, Souad Ghattas, Hadi Farhat, Hani Maalouf, Jad El Bitar, Dany Ayash, Faten Mohtar, Bachir Elias and Raja Wakim
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Corresponding Author	Ribal Aby Hadeer, MD, Department of General Surgery, University of Balamand, El Koura, Beirut 0000, Lebanon. ribal.abyhadeer@std.balamand.edu.lb
Key Words	Appendiceal neoplasms; Pseudomyxoma peritonei; Cytoreduction surgical procedures; Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Peritoneal neoplasms; Case reports
Core Tip	Appendiceal mucoceles complicated by pseudomyxoma peritonei are uncommon and often present with nonspecific symptoms that delay diagnosis. Optimal management requires cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. This five-patient case series highlights diverse presentations, imaging findings, operative strategies, and recurrence patterns. Our experience underscores the importance of early recognition, complete cytoreduction, individualized hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy protocols, and long-term surveillance to manage the chronic nature of pseudomyxoma peritonei effectively.
Citation	Aby Hadeer R, Ghattas S, Farhat H, Maalouf H, Bitar JE, Ayash D, Mohtar F, Elias B, Wakim R. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for appendiceal mucocele tumors: Five case reports and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-24 05:15
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-24 05:16
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 08:48
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Revised	2026-01-20 06:37
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-04 02:39
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 06:53
Articles in Press	2026-02-04 06:53
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