BACKGROUND OF THE ANATOMY OF PERITONEAL CARCINOMATOSIS. ANALYSIS OF LITERATURE AND SHAREHOLDERS DATA

In the article the anatomical features of the peritoneum structure have been described in accordance with the medical records supplemented by the author’s illustrations. The functional differences of various peritoneum areas are shown based on its structure. Also, issues relating to the anatomical features of the peritoneum such as «hatches» and its influence on the development of peritoneal carcinomatosis have been touched upon.