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Case #5 -
A 52 year old with progressive swelling of the abdomen.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
9.) How often is this goal achieved? What are surgical alternatives?

Complete resection is possible only in about 50% of patients. This may require resection of adjacent viscera. If complete resection is not possible, debulking the tumor may be indicated.  
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