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Regional chemotherapy by isolation-perfusion.

C M McBride, M J McMurtrey, E M Copeland

    International Advances in Surgical Oncology
    |January 1, 1978
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    Regional chemotherapy via isolation-perfusion offers improved survival for limb and pelvic cancers. This technique, used prophylactically or for advanced disease, minimizes systemic side effects and recurrence rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Regional chemotherapy by isolation-perfusion has been utilized for two decades.
    • This method delivers high drug doses directly to limb and pelvic lesions, avoiding systemic side effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of isolation-perfusion chemotherapy for various cancer types.
    • To assess survival rates, recurrence, and complication rates associated with this treatment modality.

    Main Methods:

    • Isolation-perfusion chemotherapy applied to limb and selected pelvic lesions.
    • Prophylactic use combined with local excision and primary closure.
    • Analysis of outcomes including survival, recurrence, and complications in advanced melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Prophylactic perfusion reduces skin grafts and recurrence rates.
    • Overall survival is superior compared to surgery alone; perfusion patients benefit from secondary therapy.
    • Five-year survival for advanced melanoma with intransit metastasis is approximately 50%.
    • Five-year survival for soft tissue sarcomas is nearly 80% for tumors < 5 cm and over 40% for tumors > 5 cm.

    Conclusions:

    • Isolation-perfusion chemotherapy is an effective treatment for limb and pelvic malignancies.
    • The technique improves survival and reduces recurrence, particularly when used prophylactically.
    • Complication rates vary, increasing with higher drug doses and in advanced disease stages.