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Isolated Hepatic Perfusion as a Treatment for Liver Metastases of Uveal Melanoma
Published on: January 25, 2015
[Palliative treatment of metastases in malignant melanoma]
1Chirurgische Klinik, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Erlangen, Deutschland. jonas.goehl@uk-erlangen.de
Abstract:
Due to the broad variation of clinical presentation in metastasised malignant melanoma, a careful staging and individual treatment of these patients is required. Especially, the occurrence of locoregional or / and distant metastasis presents an important problem. Not only treatment with a curative intent but also sophisticated surgical procedures with a palliative intent are necessary in patients with tumour complications. These procedures do not improve the oncological prognosis. However, they may rescue patients from life-threatening situations. Therefore, palliative surgery of metastases plays an important role and requires assessment by an experienced oncological team.
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