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Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion (PHP) with Melphalan as a Treatment for Unresectable Metastases Confined to the Liver
Published on: July 31, 2016
Hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis and sarcomatosis using a
C R Vocelka1, D L Anderson, G I Crockett
1Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA. vocelka@u.washington.edu
Abstract:
A 34-year-old male diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritoneii presented for an exploratory laparotomy and hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy. A circuit using two roller pumps and a cardioplegia administration set was assembled to deliver the chemotherapy perfusate at a consistent temperature. The authors discuss a case in which this treatment modality was used, describing the perfusionist's role and the circuit design.
